The BEST Baked Salmon Recipe (Easy + Quick)

This easy Baked Salmon recipe is the perfect healthy dinner when you need something fast, flavorful, and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, seasoned simply and baked to perfection for an effortless weeknight meal.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT20M

Rating

4.9 stars (88 reviews)

Keywords

baked salmon, dairy-free recipe, gluten-free recipe, 30-minute-meals, sheet-pan-meals

Ingredients

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1½ teaspoons sweet paprika
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 (2-pound) salmon fillet
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Cuisine

American

Steps

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

Tiffany Bergmann on 2026-07-30 (5 stars):
If you wanted to serve the salmon with a sauce, which sauce would you serve it with?
Diane on 2026-07-28 (5 stars):
Absolutely delicious! The best salmon I can remember!
Cheryl Elmore on 2026-08-02 (3 stars):
I made the recipe as directed. The spices were overwhelming the salmon. I think next time I make it I'll use half the amount of spices and keep the brown sugar the same. Otherwise it wasn't too bad.
MVH on 2026-07-28 (5 stars):
Made it for dinner, recipe from my Iphone it was absolutely Delish
April Ann Wofford on 2026-07-16 (5 stars):
There is clearly some green fresh herb. What is it?
Matt Buteux on 2026-06-27 (5 stars):
Great recipe. You can actually leave out the oi if you are grilling on a well seasoned grill.
Valerie Smith on 2026-06-27 (5 stars):
We love this salmon recipe!
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.