Name: Easy Baked Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 pound Salmon ( about 3 pieces) - bottom skins removed; 3 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil - divided; 2 large lemons- juiced and divided; 1 tsp. garlic powder - divided; 2 to 4 Tbsp. of white wine; 3 to 4 green onions; extra slices of lemon, as a garnish; sea salt; fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

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Easy Baked Salmon with marinade always turns out moist, juicy, and absolutely delicious every time. The secret is in our 4-ingredient marinade that takes no time at all to make and makes a brothy-flavorful sauce when baked in the oven. YUM!

This recipe couldn’t be any easier. With a few pantry ingredients and 5 minutes to make the marinade, this is a great recipe for busy people.

This baked salmon is effortless to prepare. In fact, the time it takes to preheat my oven ( which usually takes about 20 minutes) is the same time needed to marinate the salmon.

Perfect! 😉

For the Marinade…

Four simple ingredients are all you need to create the marinade and make this salmon best tasting.

Fresh ingredients in our marinade include lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, green onions, and white wine.

If you enjoyed our recipe for Easy Baked Swordfish, then you’ll enjoy this recipe for our baked salmon as well.

Easy Baked Salmon by 2sistersrecipes.com

Ingredients Needed to Make Easy Baked Salmon…

For this easy baked salmon recipe, you will need for following ingredients:

Fresh Salmon (16-ounces) – about 3 pieces of salmon
extra-virgin olive oil
2 large lemons
white wine
3 to 4 green onions (scallions)
garlic powder
seasonings: sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper
extra lemon slices, as a garnish
One 8 or 9-inch, deep baking dish

Photos of the marinade in a white bowl. by 2sistersrecipes.com

Photos of salmon baked. by 2sistersrecipes.com

What Sides to Serve Baked Salmon With?

There are so many sides to serve baked salmon with, like a simple side of steamed rice, or you can choose from any of these popular sides:

Broccoli Rabe Steamed and Sauteed (shown in the photo)
Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Sauce
Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil
Roasted Baby Red & Yukon Potatoes with Herbs
Mom’s Roasted Low-Calorie Asparagus
OVEN Steak Fries – Restaurant Style!

When you bake salmon with our marinade, the salmon always turns out flavorful.

Here’s a GREAT TIP!

The secret to this delicious recipe is to remove the skins from the salmon.

***Keep in mind, if you leave the skins on, the salmon will smell and taste a little fishy, even if you bake it in a bath of lemon and wine. So it’s best to have their bottom skins removed.

What To Look For When Buying Salmon…

Salmon steaks should be at least 1 + 1/2-inches thick or more.
If you can, look for wild-caught Atlantic salmon.
When salmon is fresh, they should not have any scent to them, not smell “fishy” what-so-ever.
Also, salmon should be firm to the touch and when you touch it, it should bounce back.
The color of salmon should be a pink or deep orange pinkish color.
Then ask the fishmonger to remove the bottom skins from them (I flipped over two pieces to show the skins have been removed).

Raw salmon on brown paper by 2sistersrecipes.com

How Long To Bake Salmon…

As always, all ovens vary. Depending on the oven you use, and how you prefer your salmon which is baked at 375 degrees F (187.8C). It’s best to keep an eye on them.

For medium-rare, bake salmon for about 15 minutes.
For well done, bake for 25 to 30 minutes or longer.

Easy Baked Salmon is a great dish to make all winter long. You will love this recipe for salmon for years to come. Try it!

ENJOY!!

LOVE Salmon ? …then try these delicious recipes:

Baked Salmon with Dijon Basil Pesto

Pan-Seared Salmon with Tomato-Onion Relish

Baked Salmon with Dijon Basil Pesto

Best Salmon Piccata

Skillet Salmon with Chili Sauce

Finally, you might enjoy a few more seafood dishes!

Yield: 3 servings

Easy Baked Salmon

Easy Baked Salmon is a quick and easy seafood recipe, and the secret is in our 4-ingredient marinade that makes the salmon so juicy and absolutely delicious!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Inactive Time 1 minute

Total Time 31 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound Salmon ( about 3 pieces) - bottom skins removed
3 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil - divided
2 large lemons- juiced and divided
1 tsp. garlic powder - divided
2 to 4 Tbsp. of white wine
3 to 4 green onions
extra slices of lemon, as a garnish
sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to Bake at 375 degrees F, (190.6 degrees C)
Use a deep, baking dish just large enough to hold the salmon steaks. I used a medium-size baking dish for this recipe, a 2.5 quart (or 2.3 L ) 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish.
First for the Marinade:
On the bottom of the baking dish, drizzle 1 + 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, and squeeze 1 whole lemon, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of ground garlic powder.
Place the salmon steaks on top of the first layer of marinade.
Then, drizzle on top of each salmon with a little extra virgin olive oil, the remaining ( 1/2 teaspoon) garlic powder, and juice of the second lemon on top of the fish.
Sprinkle with some sea salt and fresh black pepper. Then scatter with chopped green onions all around and on top of the fish. Then scatter white wine on top.
Set it aside and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes to marinate.
BAKE for 15 minutes for medium-rare, or until salmon is fully cooked, about 22 to 30 minutes. Salmon should be tender to the fork when touched.
Remove from oven, allow the salmon to rest in the marinade. Transfer to a serving plate, and spoon the remaining lemon sauce from the baking dish over each salmon steak and serve.
Serves 3

Notes

The time to make this salmon does not include the time needed to marinate.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3 to 4 servings

Serving Size:

4 ounces
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 17.5gCarbohydrates: 1.6gFiber: .4gSugar: .5gProtein: 22.3g

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving: 4 ounces
Calories : 252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.5g
Saturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 50mg
Sodium 52mg
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g
Dietary Fiber 0.4g
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 22.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 642mg 14%

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8 Comments

Susan says:

01/19/2021 at 5:53 pm

We love salmon but we usually always grill it because I don’t like the smell of it cooking in the house.
I have to try your skin off trick! The sauce in your recipe sounds amazing.

1. by Anna and Liz says:
  
  01/20/2021 at 3:54 pm
  
  Thank you, Susan! And, yes – if try our method and let us know how it works out for you! Have a great day!
  
sherry says:

01/19/2021 at 2:02 am

we love baked salmon and have it often. it’s great with japanese flavours too.
cheers
sherry

1. by Anna and Liz says:
  
  01/19/2021 at 10:13 am
  
  Thanks so much, Sherry!
  
Sandra says:

01/18/2021 at 6:57 am

I just came back in today to let you know that I made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you!

1. by Anna and Liz says:
  
  01/18/2021 at 8:11 am
  
  Aw, thank you so much, Sandra. I’m so happy you enjoyed it and very grateful you came back to tell us! Thanks again for leaving a second comment! 🙂
  
Sandra says:

01/17/2021 at 6:42 am

This recipe appears at the perfect moment as I’m planning on salmon for lunch tomorrow! Thank you!

1. by Anna and Liz says:
  
  01/17/2021 at 9:50 am
  
  That sounds like a great plan Sandra. …thanks so much! Have a great weekend! 🙂

Easy Baked Salmon with marinade always turns out moist, juicy, and absolutely delicious every time. The secret is in our 4-ingredient marinade that takes no time at all to make and makes a brothy-flavorful sauce when baked in the oven. YUM!

This recipe couldn’t be any easier. With a few pantry ingredients and 5 minutes to make the marinade, this is a great recipe for busy people.

This baked salmon is effortless to prepare. In fact, the time it takes to preheat my oven ( which usually takes about 20 minutes) is the same time needed to marinate the salmon.

Perfect! 😉

For the Marinade…

Four simple ingredients are all you need to create the marinade and make this salmon best tasting.

Fresh ingredients in our marinade include lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, green onions, and white wine.

If you enjoyed our recipe for Easy Baked Swordfish, then you’ll enjoy this recipe for our baked salmon as well.

Ingredients Needed to Make Easy Baked Salmon…

For this easy baked salmon recipe, you will need for following ingredients:

Fresh Salmon (16-ounces) – about 3 pieces of salmon

extra-virgin olive oil

2 large lemons

white wine

3 to 4 green onions (scallions)

garlic powder

seasonings: sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper

extra lemon slices, as a garnish

One 8 or 9-inch, deep baking dish

What Sides to Serve Baked Salmon With?

There are so many sides to serve baked salmon with, like a simple side of steamed rice, or you can choose from any of these popular sides:

Broccoli Rabe Steamed and Sauteed (shown in the photo)

When you bake salmon with our marinade, the salmon always turns out flavorful.

Here’s a GREAT TIP!

The secret to this delicious recipe is to remove the skins from the salmon.

***Keep in mind, if you leave the skins on, the salmon will smell and taste a little fishy, even if you bake it in a bath of lemon and wine. So it’s best to have their bottom skins removed.

What To Look For When Buying Salmon…

Salmon steaks should be at least 1 + 1/2-inches thick or more.

If you can, look for wild-caught Atlantic salmon.

When salmon is fresh, they should not have any scent to them, not smell “fishy” what-so-ever.

Also, salmon should be firm to the touch and when you touch it, it should bounce back.

The color of salmon should be a pink or deep orange pinkish color.

Then ask the fishmonger to remove the bottom skins from them (I flipped over two pieces to show the skins have been removed).