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A classic oven baked salmon dinner presented on a plate with vegetables.

Classic Oven Baked Salmon Dinner

This classic oven-baked salmon dinner is a simple yet elegant way to enjoy perfectly cooked salmon. With minimal prep and quick cooking time, it's ideal for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillet
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets skin-on or skin-off, cut into 4-6 oz portions
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon for juicing and slicing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred, or to taste
  • Fresh Parsley or Dill For garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Foil
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Seasoning & Baking
  1. Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets, then combine garlic powder, dried dill (if using), salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
  3. Slice half the lemon and place slices on each fillet, then squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the fish.
  4. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Serving
  1. Remove the salmon from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired, and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mixture.