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Oven Baked Salmon

Oven Baked Salmon

This Oven Baked Salmon is brushed with garlic butter, then sprinkled with a delicious brown sugar spice mix for the perfectly baked, flavorful salmon fillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 6 servings
Calories 348 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Seasoning

  • 2 pounds whole salmon fillet skin-on preferred
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place a large piece of foil on rimmed baking sheet, place salmon fillet on top (skin side down, pink side up). Crimp edges of foil around salmon to make a little 'boat'.
  • Combine melted butter and minced garlic. Brush half of mixture over salmon. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, evenly sprinkle over salmon. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter.
  • Bake salmon for 15-22 minutes, depending on preferred doneness. Baste salmon with juices halfway through baking, if desired. Once done, remove salmon from oven and rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

For best results, stir garlic into hot melted butter for flavor. Consider using aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Recommended internal temperatures are 125°F for a succulent fish, up to 145°F for well-done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 625mgPotassium: 877mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
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