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The Best 5 Ingredient Baked Salmon

A simple and delicious baked salmon recipe using just five ingredients, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 fillets salmon fillets Ensure fillets are thawed if previously frozen.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder Substitutions: Fresh garlic or onion powder can be used.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil, then add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
Cooking
  1. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  2. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite side dish.

Notes

Keep an eye on the salmon during the last few minutes of baking as oven times may vary. Avoid overcooking to retain moisture.