This unbelievably easy salmon recipe is savory with a touch of sweet, and needs just five minutes of prep time and twenty minutes in the oven. Even better, there is no marinating required and it's practically foolproof to make! Pair it with some rice and roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli for a quick weeknight dinner.
Salmon is one of those ingredients that feels super fancy but is secretly one of the easiest proteins to cook at home. Once I realized how simple it is to make in the oven, it quickly became a regular on my dinner rotation.
The salmon bakes at 400°F in a simple glass baking dish which keeps the fish tender and flaky. Super weeknight-friendly. And I can confirm: perfectly cooked every time. Also, the sweet and savory rub is to die for. So delicious.
Note: While most of my recipes are single-serve dishes, I decided to include this salmon for two recipe since it's oven baked and so easy to cook an extra fillet while the oven is on. If you're cooking for one, you can easily halve the recipe and cook it exactly as written. Or, try this salmon dinner for one or salmon bowl for one for two more quick dinner ideas.
🌿 Ingredients
Feel free to replace tamari with soy sauce if gluten is not a concern. Also, the salmon is fine skinless or with skin on.
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
💭 FAQ
Baking salmon at 375-400°F (190-200°C) for 15-20 minutes is recommended to reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Cooked salmon will turn slightly opaque and the thickest part should flake easily with a fork or knife.
You can bake salmon in the oven with either the skin on or off in a lightly greased baking dish. For skin-on salmon, place the fish skin side down in the dish.
Any variety of salmon will work for baking, including sockeye, coho, king and other varieties. Look for the freshest salmon that you can afford, and choose wild and fresh-caught over farmed and previously frozen if possible.
🍳 Recipe
Easy Oven Baked Salmon for Two (Ready in 25 Minutes)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), grease a square baking dish with a thin coating of olive oil and wash the salmon fillets and set aside.½ teaspoon olive oil, 2 5-oz salmon fillets
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the tamari and brown sugar together and then add the salmon fillets and use your hands to coat them well with the marinade.2 teaspoons tamari, 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Place the salmon in the baking dish, leaving room around each fillet. If the salmon still has the skin on, place them skin side down. Bake for 20 minutes or until the flesh turns opaque and flakes a little when cut with a knife.
- Use a large metal spatula to remove the salmon from the baking dish, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and garnish with fresh lemon slices. (For skin-on salmon, simply slide the metal spatula in between the salmon flesh and the skin to easily remove the skin before you serve it.)sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, ½ lemon
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- Cook fish until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Properly cooked fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Keep raw fish separate from other foods and use dedicated prep tools when possible.
- Wash hands, knives, and cutting surfaces after handling raw seafood.
- Refrigerate cooked fish and leftovers within 2 hours.
For more food safety guidance, visit foodsafety.gov.
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