Easy Baked Salmon
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Years ago, I discovered how to make an easy baked salmon that the boys really enjoy. In honor of National Seafood week, I am sharing the recipe with you.
Why Make Easy Baked Salmon?
For years now, health experts have recommended having foods rich in omega-3 on a regular basis. Omega-3 is documented to provide better overall cell function (including brain function) and help with controlling inflammation. Salmon supplies that nutrient as well as iron, zinc, niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. All of these are nutrients you need for good health. The nutritional value of salmon is incredible and at a low calorie count.
Up here in Alaska we can either catch our own during the runs or buy it from the stores. Let me tell you: wild-caught Alaskan salmon is awesome. Beyond having a much better flavor, wild-caught Alaskan salmon is relatively low risk in terms of contaminants. I never want to go back to farm raised salmon!
How to Make Easy Baked Salmon
When I say easy, I truly mean it. If you don’t want to dice or slice your own garlic, buy it pre-diced. Otherwise, it is all about gathering the few ingredients, wrapping the salmon in foil and baking until it flakes.
While most people will bake a filet of salmon, you can use the same ingredients stuffed inside.
Easy Baked Salmon
Easy to make baked salmon which is family friendly as well as super healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of salmon (either whole or fillets)
- up to 8 Tbsp of olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 4 cloves of garlic (sliced or diced if using fillets or you can do whole cloves when stuffing a fish)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. pepper
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped OR 1 Tpsp. dried parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients (except the salmon of course!)
- Lay your salmon on top of a large piece of foil.
- Pour your dressing over the fillets, spreading to coat.
- Pull up sides of the foil to wrap the fish. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for an hour.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
How much olive oil you use is determined on how coated you want your fish. I usually use closer to 6 Tbsp.
While you will have a greater depth of flavor by letting it marinate for an hour, you can put it all together and toss it in the oven as well.
What are some of your family’s favorite seafood recipes?
Have you ever eaten wild-caught Alaskan salmon?
Looking for more recipes using seafood? Check out these other awesome posts from a few blogging friends:
- Italian Scallop Tortellini Bake by Confessions of an Overworked Mom
- Shrimp, Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs by Mom Does it All
- Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells by Adventures in All Things Food
- Brown Butter and Lemon Mahi Mahi with Roasted Asparagus by Jennifer Sikora
- Shrimp and Jicama Salad by Upstate Ramblings
And, here is a favorite shrimp recipe from me:
I recently tried Wild Planet’s canned salmon and it was so good. I haven’t had fresh salmon in like a decade!!! I must try this!!!
This looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try it. Pinned and tweeted! Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you, Monday at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls
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Yum yum yum! This looks soooo delicious. Stopping by from Lady Behind the Curtain – would love for you to stop by my baking blog to say hello! x
What a healthy and delicious meal. I love how easy it is to prepare. Thanks for the recipe!
This looks super easy and yummy! I never would have thought of just putting everything inside the whole salmon and cooking it that way. Brilliant for when you catch one in the Kenai while camping and want it that night for dinner!
Stuffing the fish and cooking instead of fussing to fillet it makes life SO much easier. If we catch any salmon at Russian River this July, we’ll definitely cook one up for a meal.
Mmmm, we had fresh caught, baked salmon the other night. First of the season! It was soooo good. I agree, baked salmon is so easy! We use a recipe very close to this one 🙂
I splurge on wild caught Alaskan salmon a few times a year – and it is worth it. This looks like a great way to prepare it.
yum, i love salmon…I’ll have to try it with the garlic next time!
I really do need to eat salmon more often. I know it’s super healthy and good for you.
Yum! This looks really good! I will definitely have to try this sometime very soon!