The BEST Baked Salmon Recipe (Easy + Quick)

The BEST Baked Salmon Recipe (Easy + Quick)

from themodernproper.com
Lunch, dinner, diary-free, gluten-free, 30-minute-meals, sheet-pan-meals
20 min
6 servings
302 kcal / serving

This super easy baked salmon recipe is all you need to cook everyone’s favorite healthy fish to tender, meaty, flaky perfection. Dress it up, or keep it basic, it’s simply the best.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoonskosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoonssweet paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • ½ teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
  • 1salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side down. Brush the salmon with the olive oil, then rub it with the spice mixture until completely coated.

  4. 4

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.