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Baked Salmon

A simple and healthy way to prepare salmon in the oven, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets About 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper To taste
  • 1 lemon juice For drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Optional seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Optional seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Let the salmon fillets come to room temperature.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
  4. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add optional lemon juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika if desired.
Cooking
  1. Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  3. Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the salmon. It should flake easily and look light pink inside.

Notes

Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Salmon will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven. If you're uncertain, slightly undercooked salmon is preferred over overcooked.