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Jessica Morgan

Smoky Oven-Baked Salmon: A Flavorful, Easy Recipe!

A flavorful and easy recipe for smoky oven-baked salmon that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly on top.
  4. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the seasoned salmon.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture.
  • Serve the salmon over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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