Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a large sheet of foil. Place the salmon on top, skin side down, and crimp the foil around the edges to form a shallow roasting vessel.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a large sheet of foil. Place the salmon on top, skin side down, and crimp the foil around the edges to form a shallow roasting vessel.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a large sheet of foil. Place the salmon on top, skin side down, and crimp the foil around the edges to form a shallow roasting vessel.
  4. 4Combine melted butter and minced garlic, allowing the garlic to gently bloom in the warm fat. Brush half of the mixture evenly over the surface of the salmon.
  5. 5Combine melted butter and minced garlic, allowing the garlic to gently bloom in the warm fat. Brush half of the mixture evenly over the surface of the salmon.
  6. 6Combine melted butter and minced garlic, allowing the garlic to gently bloom in the warm fat. Brush half of the mixture evenly over the surface of the salmon.
  7. 7In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the salmon, ensuring full coverage. Drizzle with the remaining garlic butter.
  8. 8In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the salmon, ensuring full coverage. Drizzle with the remaining garlic butter.
  9. 9In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the salmon, ensuring full coverage. Drizzle with the remaining garlic butter.
  10. 10Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 22 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Baste once halfway through cooking to reinforce moisture and flavor.
  11. 11Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 22 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Baste once halfway through cooking to reinforce moisture and flavor.
  12. 12Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 to 22 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Baste once halfway through cooking to reinforce moisture and flavor.
  13. 13Remove salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Portion gently and serve while warm, spooning any pan juices over the top.
  14. 14Remove salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Portion gently and serve while warm, spooning any pan juices over the top.
  15. 15Remove salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Portion gently and serve while warm, spooning any pan juices over the top.

Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) whole salmon fillet, skin-on preferred
  • 1 (2-pound) whole salmon fillet, skin-on preferred
  • 1 (2-pound) whole salmon fillet, skin-on preferred
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Equipment

ovenrimmed baking sheetfoilsmall bowl

Tips

  • Baste once halfway through cooking to reinforce moisture and flavor.
  • Allow salmon to rest for 5 minutes after baking.
  • Portion gently and serve while warm, spooning any pan juices over the top.