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Perfectly Baked Salmon

Feb 13, 2022 · 59 Comments

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Perfectly Baked Salmon Recipe

Let’s learn how to make perfectly baked salmon! Salmon is one of the tastiest (not to mention one of the most healthy) kinds of fish that one can enjoy at home, all thanks to knowing how to bake it perfectly!

Salmon, broccoli and rice on a black plate this image

Baking amazing salmon at home starts with buying the fish.

I never really knew what I was looking for until I was standing in front of the fish counter at my local grocery store and the friendly fishmonger (isn’t that a funny name? I had to look it up and it’s a noun that literally means ‘a person or store that sells fish for food’) came around the counter and explained what I was looking for.

Salmon filet with lemon, spices and olive oil on the side

Best tips from a fishmonger: 

  • The best part of the salmon is the center cut, so always ask for a center cut filet
  • There are different kinds of salmon, the two most popular are King Salmon (has more of a buttery flavor) and Sockeye Salmon (is rich its salmon color and has very rich flavor, it is most commonly available at grocery stores)
  • Purchase about 4-6 oz of salmon per person
  • Baking salmon is one of the easiest, quickest, and best ways to cook salmon

Since then, I have been buying, baking and perfecting my recipe for center cut salmon.

Salmon filet with spices and lemon slices on tin foil

How to bake salmon:

  • Preheat oven to 350.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place salmon, skin side down (if skin is on) on the lined baking sheet.  Drizzle olive oil on the fillet, sprinkle with Sea Salt and place lemon slices on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes, then cut into fillets and enjoy.

It is so good, that I hesitate getting salmon at restaurants because I know how good it can be at home (and there’s nothing worse than a poorly cooked salmon filet you pay an arm and a leg for!)

Baked salmon with broccoli and rice on black plate

Preparing the salmon takes a total of 5 minutes, you line a baking sheet (I love this set of baking sheets) with aluminum foil, lay the salmon filet on the baking sheet, sprinkle seasoning on (this is my favorite seasoning), lay lemon slices on top and then drizzle with olive oil, bake, and voila, perfect!

Person holding a black plate with baked salmon, rice and broccoli

The result? Perfectly Baked Salmon!!

The salmon is super moist and flakey with hints of citrus and the rich olive oil and season complimenting every bite! I like to serve it over some rice and a side of veggies, either steamed or roasted.

You know what is also amazing about this recipe? It has less than 5 ingredients, perfect for Five Ingredient Fridays! If you enjoy simple recipes like this one, my cookbook Fast and Easy Five Ingredient Recipes: A Cookbook for Busy People is something you would love!

Baked salmon on a black plate over rice and broccoli

For this perfectly baked salmon, I use Mediterranean spiced sea salt (this is the one I use) but you can certainly make your own.

I have a recipe for Mediterranean spice blend in my cookbook because I love it so much, it’s basically a mix of oregano, thyme, garlic salt and lemon pepper. Side note, I also have a recipe for how to make your own taco seasoning, and it’s gotten so many rave reviews, people said they never buy store bought seasoning after making it!

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Salmon, broccoli and rice on a black plate

Perfectly Baked Salmon

Salmon is one of the tastiest (not to mention one of the most healthy) kinds of fish that one can enjoy at home, all thanks to knowing how to bake it perfectly!
4.41 from 49 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Salmon Center Cut, about 16 oz
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I like this one]
  • 1 Tablespoon Mediterranean Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Lemon sliced and slices halved

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place salmon (skin side down if skin is on) on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil on the filet, sprinkle with Mediterranean Sea Salt, place lemon slices on top.
    Salmon filet with spices and lemon slices on tin foil
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes, then cut into fillets and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information disclaimer: the nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.  
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1794mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Village Bakery says

    January 26, 2019 at 9:39 am

    Great recipe. Thanks so much for sharing – Joe

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 27, 2019 at 5:32 pm

      You’re so welcome

      Reply
  2. Jenne Delkus says

    June 11, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    Delish – cookingtime and temp was spot on! I topped mine with orange pepper and French onion dip – baked it for 15 minutes – then added feta cheese, fresh diced tomatoes and chopped kalamata olives to the top and broiled it on 500 for 3 minutes

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 13, 2018 at 11:36 am

      So happy to hear how much you liked it!Love all the variations you made!

      Reply
  3. Mikki says

    March 24, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    Is it better to bake or cook over stove salmon.,1st time cooking salmon!?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      March 25, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      I would say baking would be best for the 1st time cooking salmon 🙂

      Reply
  4. James says

    March 7, 2018 at 11:43 am

    Do you need to cover the meat to cook and make it soft

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      March 7, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      No, you don’t need to cover it, but if you’d like to do so, you definitely can (it just more ‘steamed’ that way).

      Reply
  5. Terry says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    I tried this recipe and the salmon came out GREAT. I love that it is so simple to make. My husband loves it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 4, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Hi Terry, thank you so much for commenting (so sorry I’m only responding now, I only saw this now!), so glad you and your husband love this!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie Sands says

    November 6, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Can we do lime instead of lemon?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 6, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Yes, it would still be delicious!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Sands says

        November 6, 2017 at 4:29 pm

        Thank you ?❤️

        Reply
  7. kim says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:01 am

    Do you have to rinse the salmon and pat it dry before seasoning and cooking it? I’d like to try this recipe tonight. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 24, 2017 at 9:21 am

      You certainly can if your salmon looks like it needs it (the ones I get from the store never look like they need it, but the prepackaged ones from the freezer section sometimes need it). Thank you for commenting. Hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alisha says

    September 17, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    I’ve only had Salmon once or twice before at restaurants, but it was a little to dry for me, looking for a moist recipe to make myself at home, I’m going to try your recipe, it seems very easy to make, Is there any good sides you could recommend that would go great with this Salmon?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 18, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Hi Alisha, I like serving this salmon with vegetables and rice. This recipe for balsamic grilled vegetables (you can bake them also) https://sweetphi.com/balsamic-grilled-vegetables-side-dish-recipe/ is my favorite way to make vegetables 🙂

      Reply
  9. Carmen A Green says

    September 14, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    Thank you. Family and i loved it.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 15, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      So happy to hear that Carmen, thanks for sharing?

      Reply
  10. Wanda says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    I roasted zucchini, yellow and white squash, red,orange,yellow and green peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, and red onions. With this baked salmon, it was deeeelicious!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 24, 2017 at 11:32 am

      YAY, I’m so happy to hear you liked the salmon, those sides sound delicious 🙂

      Reply
  11. Albina says

    July 16, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Me and my boyfriend had an amazing salmon for diner. Thank you for the recipe

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      You’re so welcome, so glad you liked it, it’s one of my absolute favorite recipes 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lita Watson says

    June 10, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    After finishing that dish, can i preserve it by putting it in a container then storing it in refrigerator? How long can it be preserved by that way?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 11, 2017 at 7:20 am

      Hi Lita, yes, you can definitely store leftovers in the refrigerator. I would say leftovers would last for up to a week in an airtight container 🙂

      Reply
  13. Isaiah Duvall says

    April 25, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    I dont have lemon can i use juice instead?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 26, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      I have never tried it with juice, it might be a little too sweet if you’re thinking of using something like lemonade, but you could certainly give it a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Isaiah Duvall says

        April 26, 2017 at 12:52 pm

        I used lemon juice it was great thank you

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          April 28, 2017 at 8:51 am

          So happy to hear that 🙂

          Reply
      • Mary allen says

        May 18, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        Best and easiest salmon recipe I have ever tried! Thank you. This is coming from someone that doesn’t even like salmon! Sooo good.

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          May 21, 2017 at 4:12 pm

          Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words, so happy to hear that you liked this recipe 🙂

          Reply
  14. Kate says

    October 19, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Oh, I love me some salmon. Congrats on your e-cookbook launch! I love the concept! Just saw your name on the Chopped Con list and I am excited to meet you, Phi!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 19, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment Kate, salmon is the best, isn’t it? And thank you for the congrats on the ecookbook 🙂 I’m super excited to see you speak, I can’t believe it’s less than a week away!!

      Reply
  15. Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:34 am

    How did I miss that you did an e-bookbook?! Go girl!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 13, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you so much for the compliment girl, totally appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 11, 2014 at 12:19 am

    Mmmm… I love salmon and nothing better than baking it. So good with simple seasonings. Congrats on the ebook!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Isn’t salmon baked the best? Thank you so much on the congrats for the ebook 🙂

      Reply
  17. Erica says

    October 10, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Very cool on the e cookbook, Phi!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Thank you so much Erica, definitely took a lot of time to put together, so I appreciate the comment 🙂

      Reply
  18. Mira L says

    October 10, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    This is just a perfect “fish Friday” simple and delicious salmon recipe! So easy! I agree on your recommendations on cooking and buying salmon! Just subscribed and am excited to check your e-cook book out 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 10, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      Why didn’t I think of that, I LOVE the sound of ‘fish Friday’ 🙂 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for signing up to get my ecookbook, hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  19. liztiptopshape says

    October 10, 2014 at 8:24 am

    My grandma always talks about how simple and quick it is to make salmon (and complains about restaurants that say it takes a long time!). This looks delicious!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 10, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      Haha, your grandma sounds like one smart lady 🙂 Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
      • Patricia says

        May 6, 2017 at 6:52 pm

        Don’t have Olive oil
        What should I use.

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          May 8, 2017 at 11:54 am

          I would use another cooking oil – like vegetable oil or grapeseed oil.

          Reply
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