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Delicious oven baked salmon fillet on a plate garnished with herbs

Oven Baked Salmon

This simple and delicious recipe features perfectly cooked salmon fillets, seasoned and baked in the oven for a healthy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 each (6 oz) Salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then drizzle with olive oil and season evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange lemon slices on top of each seasoned salmon fillet.
  4. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Garnish the oven-baked salmon with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.

Notes

Serve this oven-baked salmon with your favorite roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete and healthy meal. Remember to adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets to ensure perfect doneness.