This Baked Salmon that turns out perfectly every time. Ready in about 15 minutes, this baked salmon recipe is a weeknight and entertaining favorite!
Salmon recipes have to be some of my favorite fish or seafood recipes. I could seriously eat salmon two or three times a week and be perfectly happy. Thankfully, over the years, I’ve figured out how to make baked salmon that turns out absolutely perfect every time.
You can use any type of salmon filets that you prefer, I personally use wild-caught salmon from Alaska. On our family bucket list is to make a family trip to Alaska for a fishing trip. I think it would be an adventure we’d all remember for a lifetime! My husband, his brothers, and my father-in-law made the trip years ago and still talk about it being one of the best trips they’ve ever taken together. Not to mention, it is one of the states we’ve not visited as a family. Yet!
Okay, so back to the baked salmon. Even though my whole family loves it, my husband can not stand a very fishy taste in his fish. He prefers a milder salmon flavor. Through years of testing this, that and the other baking salmon, I found a couple of tricks that make it just right every single time I make it. That’s this baked salmon recipe. That’s why I call it perfect. It reduces any heavy fishy taste, yet makes the salmon flavor even better, in my opinion.
Here’s my recipe for my baked salmon. It turns out perfect every time! I can’t wait to hear how you like it.
Perfect Baked Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 salmon filet, about 2 pounds, left whole
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
Optional garnishes:
- fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easiest cleanup.
- Place salmon, skin side down, onto lined baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of salmon, making sure entire flesh side of salmon has a light dusting. Sprinkle Stone House Seasoning onto the salmon. Bake salmon until it has cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top the salmon with optional garnishes, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
(Originally published March 3, 2014. Republished February 3, 2015.)
Robyn! this was wonderful. We were shocked at how delicious it was since it was so simple and quick. Moving forward… a staple at our house. Thank you so much! -Lisa
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much! xo
Tried your recipe last night. It IS perfect! Everyone raved about it. Will be using recipe weekly & checking out more of your recipes. Thanks!
Rating – will not print – 5 stars!!!
Suzanne
Thanks so much, Suzanne! I’m glad you liked it and hope you enjoy the other recipes as well! Thanks!
This is one of my favorite ways to cook salmon! Also, when you come to Alaska, fish with Captain Steve at Captain Steve’s Fishing Lodge out of Ninilchik/Happy Valley. We have fished with multiple charters and there is none better than Captain Steve!! They fish for multiple different types of fish and will cater to you!! Super friendly people, too!!
This recipe is sooooo simple yet so delicious! Only thing I added was olive oil. This is my go to salmon recipe now. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad that you enjoy it, Toni! xo
Great recipe! Thanks for posting. I was a little more liberal than a 1/2 tsp with my sprinkling of the brown sugar and it did not overpower the flavor. I will surely serve this at my next dinner party.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Steve. I love this serving this salmon for dinner parties. So easy and everyone loves it = win/ win! 🙂
Thanks for the tremendous baked salmon recipe! I don’t do a lot of the cooking, but this was so easy to make and absolutely delicious. My 10 yr old daughter, who was convinced she didn’t like seafood, even asked for seconds. Our household appreciates it.
Just bought some salmon, can’t wait to try this recipe tonight!
Only 1/2 t, is that correct? That doesn’t seem like very much.
Robyn,
I love baked salmon. This looks great.
Annamaria
Thanks so much, Annamaria! xo
This is very similar to the way I cook salmon. I tried something different last time and really BOTCHED it.
I was sooooo disappointed.