Description
Baked Salmon is a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner option perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This recipe features fresh salmon fillets brushed with a delicious garlic butter sauce made with herbs, soy sauce, and brown sugar, then baked to tender perfection. It’s a healthy, protein-packed dish that pairs beautifully with rice, vegetables, or a light salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds salmon, cut into 4 fillets
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Arrange the Salmon:
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the Sauce:
- Spoon the garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the Salmon:
- Bake for 10–11 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and cooked through.
- Broil for Crispiness (Optional):
- Turn on the broiler and broil the salmon for 3–4 minutes, or until the edges are browned.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve hot with your favorite side dishes like rice, vegetables, or a light salad.
- Category: Dinner