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Delicious oven baked salmon garnished with herbs ready to serve

Oven-Baked Salmon

An easy and flavorful dish that transforms weeknight dinners into something special, perfect for busy families and guests alike.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds great flavor; can substitute with garlic powder if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Can be swapped for honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Can be substituted with any preferred seasoning.
  • to taste none Salt and pepper
  • for serving none Lemon wedges Provides a delightful citrus twist.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, mix in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  3. In another bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets on top.
  5. Brush each fillet generously with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle the spice blend evenly over each.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  2. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer preservation, wrap portions tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.