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Oven Baked Salmon

This easy oven baked salmon is a super quick dinner that everybody goes crazy for! Perfect for week nights, ready in a snap.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword baked salmon, oven baked salmon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 269 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon filets (around 5 ounces each, skin on or off)
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Lemon and fresh parsley for garnish - optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (spray the foil with cooking spray if using).
  2. Lay the salmon onto the lined pan and pat it dry all over with clean paper towels. Brush each piece of salmon with avocado oil.
  3. In a small mixing bowl combine the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Rub the seasoning evenly all over the salmon filets and let them sit for a few minutes while the oven is preheating.
  5. Once the oven is ready place the salmon into the oven on the middle rack and bake for 15 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil and cook the salmon for 2 minutes to brown the top of the salmon.
  6. Remove and garnish with a squeeze of lemon and fresh chopped parsley.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Recipe Tips

  • Try to use salmon filets that are all similar in size to allow all of the salmon to fully cook at the same time.
  • Cook the salmon at high heat. Cooking the salmon at 425 degrees F will allow if to crisp up around the edges but also to cook all of the way through.
  • Once the salmon is done cooking, garnish it with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for even more added flavor.
  • I recommend eating this fresh for best flavor, and I don't do leftover salmon myself. However, it is perfectly fine to do so! To store this salmon after it is cooked, let it cool completely, place it into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Oven Baked Salmon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 798mg35%
Potassium 722mg21%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 206IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.