This super easy baked salmon recipe is all you need to cook everyone’s favorite healthy fish to tender, meaty, flaky perfection. Dress it up, or keep it basic, it’s simply the best.
Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.
Place the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side down. Brush the salmon with the olive oil, then rub it with the spice mixture until completely coated.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutitrion
Calories: 302 calories
Carbohydrates: 3 grams carbohydrates
Protein: 24 grams protein
Fat: 16 grams fat
Saturated Fat: 3 grams saturated fat
Cholesterol: 93 milligrams cholesterol
Sodium: 448 milligrams sodium
Sugar: 2 grams sugar
Reviews
Shelley H on 2026-05-05 (5 stars): Crrrrrazy easy! Thanks
Stacey on 2026-04-25 (5 stars): This salmon recipe was easy to prepare with basic ingredients I already had. It was quick and delicious! I served the salmon on top of a green salad and it was better than the restaurant. Yum!
Russ Durling on 2026-04-24 (4 stars): Nice Flavour, but way to much salt for my taste. Will make again with less than 1/2 the salt.
MR on 2026-04-21 (5 stars): I never leave reviews but this warrants it. By far the easiest, best recipe Ive found online. I use it on defrosted frozen filets, and it works beautifully.
Marc on 2026-04-20 (5 stars): Wow. This was deceptively easy for the result it yielded. My other half, who is usually the one who makes the salmon, was wowed by just how amazing it was. I have a feeling that those who complained about it being too salty didn't use kosher salt as directed, and that makes a big difference. It was absolutely perfect as written! Thanks!
Colleen on 2026-04-01 (5 stars): I will make again but use 1 tsp of salt next time and it will be perfect!
SJ on 2026-02-25 (5 stars): Quite tasty! But too salty for our family. Recommend cutting the salt in half.
Vicki on 2026-02-09 (5 stars): What an EZ but delish dish!
Always looking for both in a recipe .
This was a winner!
Sonja on 2026-02-02 (5 stars): It is very hard for me to like salmon and this is one of the only recipes I like
Marsha Clements on 2026-01-31 (5 stars): I know what we buy in the store was frozen, but when I bought it, it had been thawed. Can I refreeze?
