Baked Salmon Fillets

Making baked salmon is so easy, it’s a perfect weeknight meal.

This salmon fillet recipe has a flavorful citrus ginger marinade, and is baked to flaky, tender perfection!

Easy and quick, this baked salmon recipe can be halved to feed two people or doubled to feed a crowd!

Simplify Dinner Easy Baked Salmon

• Impress your guests with a restaurant-quality meal that’s actually very simple to make.
• They cook super fast and bake in about 12 minutes.
• This salmon recipe uses ingredients I usually have on hand!
• Save time and stress by prepping ahead of time with a flavorful marinade that’s easy to make.
• Cook up a meal that’s both delicious and beautiful. It’s easy enough for a weeknight yet elegant enough for guests.
• Make use of any leftover salmon by incorporating it into a salmon salad or croquettes.

Ingredients/Variations

This easy marinade all comes together to give this salmon so much flavor with little effort!

Salmon – Use fresh or frozen salmon filets for this recipe. If frozen, thaw the filets in the refrigerator and proceed as directed in the recipe. If the filets are flatter thinner filets, they will need less cooking time.

Juice – For a tangy orange flavor in this glaze, use good ol’ OJ. If you don’t have any orange juice, try pineapple juice or apple juice instead.

Sweetness – Sugar helps the glaze caramelize to sweeten things up with brown sugar and honey. If you only have one, use it or mix things up by adding in some maple syrup.

Flavor Ginger and garlic speak for themselves. If you don’t have fresh ginger or garlic, you can use powdered but use only 1 teaspoon of each in the marinade. Don’t leave out the toasted sesame oil, as it adds a lot of flavor.

How to Bake Salmon Fillets

This salmon is marinated and then baked in the oven. I like to bake it until almost ready and then broil it for a minute or so at the end.

Reserve a little bit of the marinade for brushing at the end.

1. Marinate salmon for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours using the recipe below.
2. Bake the salmon for about 10-12 minutes (this will vary based on thickness, check your salmon early to ensure it doesn’t overcook).
3. Brush with more marinade and broil 1-2 minutes.

Green onions are a pretty and fresh garnish! Try topping with a twist of orange peel as well!

What to Serve With Salmon

The great thing about this easy baked salmon recipe is how fast it is to make something so elegant. It pairs with most veggie sides and rice dishes. Below are some favorites.

Tips for Perfect Baked Salmon

• For each clean-up, line the baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
• Brushing melted butter on the salmon before seasoning it with salt and pepper can add extra flavor and moisture.
• Add additional fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for garnish.
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice or some lemon slices are perfect for serving.
• Use an instant-read thermometer to cook salmon to your desired temperature. The USDA recommends 145°F, although many find this to be a bit too well done and prefer a temperature closer to 125-130°F. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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