Best Buttery Baked Salmon Recipes

THE BEST BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Mix the panko with the parsley, butter, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper in another small bowl.
• Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and spread the surface with the Dijon. Press the brown sugar mixture all over the salmon then top with the breadcrumb mixture. Crimp all four sides of the foil to create a border around the salmon, this will help collect the juices so they don't spread and burn. Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, and the salmon is firm and flakes easily when pressed, 15 to 18 minutes. Cut into four equal portions for serving.

GARLIC BUTTER BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F | 200°C. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss together potatoes with the oil, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread out in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes until they're just starting to soften and brown.
• Push potatoes to one side of the sheet pan and arrange salmon down the centre. Rub salmon evenly with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of parsley. Add the asparagus to the other side of the pan.
• Combine 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the melted butter together and pour the mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Season everything with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Return to oven and continue baking until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender and the salmon is opaque throughout, (about 10 minutes). Optional: broil in the last 2 minutes for charred edges.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining butter, garlic and lemon juice with the wine (or chicken stock). Serve with the salmon, veggies and lemon slices!

HONEY GARLIC BUTTER BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Line a baking tray with foil or a silicon mat.
• Place the salmon fillets, skin-side-down on the baking tray.
• In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, honey, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika.
• Pour the mixture over the salmon fillets (don't worry about any of the sauce pooling on the tray).
• Arrange the lemon wedges on and around the salmon.
• Place in the oven and bake for 8 minutes.
• Open the oven and baste the salmon with any of the sauce that has pooled on the tray. Bake for a further 4-7 minutes until the salmon is tender.
• Serve with your favourite potatoes and green veg.

SALMON WITH GARLIC-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Add crushed garlic to butter and stir. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Place salmon fillets on a large sheet of aluminum foil and pour sauce on top. Wrap tightly to enclose; place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

BUTTERY BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with cooking oil spray or oil; set aside.
• Put butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or cup; place in microwave and heat just until melted, about 20-30 seconds on high power.
• Stir in Old Bay, garlic & herb seasoning, lemon juice and sea salt; set aside.
• Place salmon portions on prepared baking sheet.
• Spoon or pour melted butter mixture over salmon, turning each piece to evenly coat with the butter.
• Sprinkle each with a grind of black pepper, if desired (recommended.)
• Place on middle rack of preheated oven; bake at 425ºF for approximately 11-13 minutes, until no longer dark pink in the center and flakes easily. Do not overcook.
• Remove to warm serving plate; spoon a little of the buttery juice over each, if desired (recommended.)
• Garnish as desired. Serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

BAKED LEMON-BUTTER SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place salmon fillets in the dish.
• Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second increments until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Mix lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the melted butter; pour over the salmon.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 18 minutes.

ROASTED SALMON WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place butter on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Place sheet in oven until butter melts, about 1 minute.
• Carefully remove sheet from oven and place salmon on top of butter, skin side down; season with salt and pepper. Return sheet to oven.
• Roast until salmon is just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes, checking frequently. It will flake easily when done. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.