Baked Salmon Fillet

Crisp on the outside and tender and buttery on the inside, this Baked Salmon Fillet is ready in just 15 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword baked salmon, Baked Salmon Fillet, Easy Salmon Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 252.7kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking dish (or a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil) with cooking spray.
Place the salmon (skin-side down) in the prepared dish. Pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, salt, parsley flakes, minced onion and basil. Sprinkle seasoning blend on the salmon.
Place thin pats of butter all over the salmon. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Pat the fish dry before adding the seasoning. This will help the herbs stick to the salmon.
You don't need to use all of the seasoning mixture on your fish. Adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your taste, and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
For an even crispier exterior, place the salmon under the broiler during the final 1-2 minutes of cooking time. Just make sure that you keep a close eye on the fish so that the herbs on top don't burn quickly.
Can you bake salmon from frozen? Yes, you can. You'll need to extend the baking time to account for the frozen fish. The extra moisture in the fish may prevent the final dish from becoming quite as crispy on the outside, too.
Can cooked salmon be frozen? Yes! Cooked salmon can be frozen for four to six months, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Thaw cooked salmon in the refrigerator or immersed in cold water. Use cooked, thawed salmon in salads or as a substitution for canned salmon in casseroles, pasta dishes, sandwiches or wraps.