Oven Baked Salmon
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, flaky salmon baked with garlic butter and brown sugar, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Garlic butter
- Brown sugar
- Spices of your choice (options include paprika, salt, and pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly oil a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl, blend the garlic butter and brown sugar together to create a flavorful mixture.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Place the salmon in the baking dish and sprinkle any additional spices that you like.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve it warm and enjoy every bite!
Notes
For a bit of kick, add cayenne pepper or experiment with herbs like dill or thyme. Consider serving it with a wedge of lemon for a refreshing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg