Salmon is wonderfully versatile. Here are three easy, reliable ways to make it—pick what fits your mood and time.
1. Oven-Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon
Best for: Hands-off, juicy results
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Garlic, minced
- Lemon slices
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until flaky.
2. Pan-Seared Crispy Salmon
Best for: Crispy skin & quick cooking
Ingredients
- Skin-on salmon fillets
- Salt & pepper
- Olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry; season well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side down and cook 5–6 minutes without moving.
- Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
3. Honey Garlic Salmon
Best for: Sweet-savory flavor
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Sear salmon in a pan until nearly cooked.
- Add honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Simmer and spoon sauce over salmon for 1–2 minutes.
How to Tell It’s Done
- Internal temp: 125–130°F (52–54°C) for medium
- Flesh flakes easily with a fork
- Center is slightly translucent (will finish cooking off heat)
If you’d like, I can tailor this to:
- Air fryer salmon
- Teriyaki or maple-glazed
- Grilled salmon
- Salmon for meal prep
Just tell me how you plan to cook it 🍣
