Here’s a simple, delicious way to cook salmon that keeps it juicy, flaky, and flavorful.
🐟 Oven-Baked Salmon (Easy & Healthy)
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh dill or parsley (optional)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven
200°C (400°F) - Prepare salmon
Pat dry and place on a baking tray lined with foil or parchment. - Season
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Brush over the salmon evenly. - Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes (depending on thickness)
- Do not overcook—salmon should flake easily
- Optional finish
Broil for 1–2 minutes for a slightly golden top.
🍋 Serving ideas
- With rice or quinoa
- With roasted vegetables
- On a salad with lemon dressing
- In a bowl with avocado and greens
💡 Tips for perfect salmon
- Don’t overbake (most common mistake)
- A little pink in the center = juicy texture
- Fresh lemon at the end brightens flavor a lot
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🔥 Pan-seared crispy salmon
- 🍯 Honey garlic glazed salmon
- 🌶️ Spicy peri-peri salmon
- 🥗 Healthy salmon bowl meal prep version
