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A perfectly baked salmon fillet with crispy skin

Baked Salmon

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare delicious baked salmon in just three simple steps. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Baking
  1. Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like dill or parsley before baking. Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.