Best Baked Salmon Recipe

Three baked salmon fillets topped with lemon slices, garlic, and herbs on a white plate, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges. A spoon sprinkles more herbs on top—truly the best baked salmon recipe for any occasion.

5 from 6 votes

The Best Easy Lemon Baked Salmon Recipe - delicious lemon garlic butter salmon baked in foil for a delicious seafood dinner everyone loves!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Seafood

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butter, keto, keto main, lemon, low carb, main dish, salmon, seafood

Servings:

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Fish Spatula - Stainless Steel Slotted Turner with Durable 1.2mm Thickness Blade for Fish/Egg/Meat/Dumpling Turning, Flipping, Frying and Grilling, Free Silicone Brush and Bonus Oven Mitt - Set of 2
Silicone Non-Slip Oven Mitts and Pot Holders 4pcs Sets, Extra Long Flexible Oven Gloves Oven Mittens Heat Resistant, Kitchen Counter Safe Trivet Mats - Grey
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, 50 Square Feet (Packaging May Vary)
JOHO BAKING Non-Stick Cookie Sheets,Baking Sheets for oven,Nonstick Bakeware Set Baking Pans,13inch,2-Piece,Champagne Gold

Ingredients

1 salmon filet about 2 pounds
2 tablespoons butter divided into small pats (can substitute 2 tbsp olive oil)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
½ tsp Adobo seasoning
½ lemon sliced into half-rounds
1 teaspoons celtic sea salt
1 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
1 sprig rosemary optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Season salmon generously with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, adobo, salt, and pepper.
Optional: Pre sear salmon in pan with a little hot olive oil, just until the top is browned.
Lay down large piece of foil on a baking sheet or in a heavy pan.
Arrange pats of butter around the top of the salmon.
Arrange lemon slices around the top of salmon.
Fold foil into a pouch so steam is contained - or in pan, cover with foil.
Bake for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, check with a knife for doneness. Salmon should be just slightly opaque in the middle of the thickest part of the filet when done, or should read 140 degrees when tested with a digital thermometer.

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Notes

This is a base recipe - meant to give you a firm starting point to layer your own flavors on top of. After you've mastered the basics, you can start experimenting with different flavor combinations, different sauces, glazes, herbs, and spices - add your own creative twist to this dish!

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