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A perfectly cooked piece of no-fuss baked salmon, flaked and ready to eat.

Classic No-Fuss Baked Salmon

This recipe outlines a simple and quick way to bake salmon fillets, resulting in a perfectly cooked, flaky dish with minimal effort. Ideal for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 fillets
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Salmon Fillets per person
  • Olive Oil A drizzle
  • Salt Kosher or sea salt
  • Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • Lemon Wedges For serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure better seasoning adherence and a crispier crust.

Cooking

  • Place the salmon on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake for 12-18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Serving

  • Remove the salmon from the oven, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets and your preferred level of doneness. For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley before baking.