Baked Salmon Recipe – Skinnytaste

This easy whole baked salmon recipe includes a whole salmon fillet, fresh lemon and a generous mix of fresh herbs like dill, parsley and chives.

Baked salmon with fresh herbs

A classic baked salmon recipe is one that everyone should have in their back pocket. This simple dinner uses a whole side of salmon placed on lemon wedges and a few sprigs of parsley. Once out of the oven, sprinkle with plenty of fresh herbs and serve with lemon. This is an easy meal for a crowd or weeknight dinner, and leftovers can be used in many ways like this one Arugula salmon salad, Fried rice with salmonor Salmon patties.

Why this works

Everyone needs a simple baked salmon recipe, and it doesn’t get any easier! I usually make this for dinner and use the rest for the next day.

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What will you need?

Here are the ingredients to make this easy baked salmon recipe. See recipe card below for exact measurements.

• Salmon: whole skin of wild salmon, such as seal or coho
• Fresh lemons: One is cut on the bottom of the fish and the rest are cut into slices to cover the fish.
• Seasoning: salt and pepper, for seasoning
• Fresh herbs: I used fresh dill, chives and parsley. But salmon is so versatile that almost any combination of herbs would work. Rosemary, thyme and oregano would also be good.

How to bake salmon

Here are the step-by-step instructions to make this easy baked salmon recipe. See printable directions on the recipe card below:

1. Lemons: Finely chop one lemon and cut the other into slices. Place the lemon slices in the center of a large tray lined with baking paper, sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil.
2. Season: Rub the remaining oil over the fleshy side of the salmon and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the fish on top of the lemon slices. You can bake it right away or refrigerate the pan for a few hours and then bake it.
3. Bake: Bake the salmon in a preheated 450F oven for 12-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. The salmon is done when it is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F using an instant-read thermometer.
4. Once ready, sprinkle the salmon with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.

Variations

• If you don’t have baking paper, you can use foil for easy cleaning.
• Use melted butter instead of olive oil to brush on top.
• Try with Dijon mustard and honey for a sweeter profile.
• If you have salmon fillets, they will cook in less time.

How long do you bake salmon in the oven?

How long you bake the salmon depends on the size. For a two-pound piece of fish, bake it for 15 to 20 minutes at 450° degrees.

Serving suggestions

Serve grilled salmon with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice or a fresh salad. Here’s a little dinner ideas:

Storage

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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