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Fork flaking a juicy baked salmon fillet with golden crust and melted garlic butter

Easy Baked Salmon Recipe

4 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Golden crust, buttery flavor, and that perfect flake, this is baked salmon done right. Even the biggest seafood skeptics will ask for seconds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings:4
Course:Dinner, Main
Cuisine:American, Healthy
Calories:410kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 salmon fillet (about 680g) Serves 4 people
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with foil to catch garlic butter and ensure even roasting
  • 1 Pastry brush To spread melted garlic butter over the salmon
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For combining seasonings and melted butter
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 375°F for optimal cooking

Method
 

  1. Place the salmon fillet on a foil-lined baking sheet. Mix the melted butter with minced garlic and brush half of it evenly over the salmon.
    Brushing melted butter over raw salmon fillet on foil-lined tray
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute all flavors evenly.
    Bowl of mixed seasoning with spoon and raw salmon fillet in background
  3. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the salmon, covering every inch. Drizzle the remaining garlic butter over the top.
  4. Bake the salmon in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
    Baked salmon fillet in foil-lined tray with caramelized crust and melted butter
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
    Baked salmon fillet garnished with parsley, resting in melted butter on foil
  6. Gently press a fork into the salmon. If it flakes apart and looks moist and glossy, it's ready to eat.
    Fork flaking tender baked salmon fillet with crispy crust and parsley garnish

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 670mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Golden crust, flaky center, and that signature garlic butter aroma—this baked salmon recipe isn’t just a meal; it’s a moment. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests, it turns even leftover skeptics into believers.