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Oven baked salmon fillet seasoned and ready to serve on a plate.

Oven Baked Salmon

A simple and delicious oven baked salmon recipe with a brown sugar glaze, garlic butter, and lemon, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin on is best for structure)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic butter (softened or melted) You can use salted or unsalted butter based on preference.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Can be reduced to 1 tablespoon or swapped for 1 tablespoon of honey for less sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust based on butter used.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Helps crisp the top; can substitute with a neutral oil.
  • to serve Lemon wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the center.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer.
  4. Brush the top of each fillet with garlic butter. Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets to help with browning.
  5. Sprinkle the brown sugar spice mix evenly across the tops of the salmon fillets, pressing lightly so it adheres.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for a minute, and serve with lemon wedges squeezed over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgSugar: 8g

Notes

For best results, bring the salmon to room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before baking. To store, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within two hours of cooking and consume within 3 days. For reheating, use the oven to maintain moisture.

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