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Close-up of juicy baked salmon fillet with garlic butter, herbs, and lemon, showing flaky texture and golden edges

Best Baked Salmon Recipe

Perfectly baked salmon fillet with a tender, flaky interior and lightly crisped edges. Finished with garlic butter, fresh herbs, and lemon, this easy salmon recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Ideal for healthy dinners, high-protein meals, and quick weeknight recipes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 6-oz filets
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-oz salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter I prefer olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Optional

  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉.
  • Pat salmon dry and place on lined baking sheet.
  • Mix oil, garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings (and honey and/or mustard).
  • Brush over salmon.
  • Bake 16 minutes.
  • Remove the salmon fillets from the oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add some lemon after baking, optional.

Notes

NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING)

Servings: 4
Serving Size: ~4–6 oz cooked salmon

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 360–400 kcal
  • Protein: 34–38g
  • Fat: 22–26g
  • Saturated Fat: 4–6g
  • Carbohydrates: 1–3g
  • Sugar: 0–2g (depends on honey/Dijon)
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sodium: 400–600mg (varies by seasoning)
  • Cholesterol: 85–95mg
Keyword salmon