🐟 How to Make Oven-Baked Salmon (in 25 Minutes)

Crunchy broiled salmon served with a side of green onions, red peppers, and a savoury salad

---

🍣 Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter (in 25 Minutes)

Makes 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 19 min (12 min bake + 7 min broil)

Estimated Calories: ~360 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Base

• Salmon — 500 g (2 × 250 g slices)
• Garlic — 3 cloves, minced
• Kosher Salt — to taste
• Black Pepper — to taste

Butter–Lemon–Olive Oil Mix

• Butter — 1–1.5 tbsp, melted
• Lemon Juice — 1 tbsp
• Olive Oil — 1 tbsp

Garnish & Tools

• Parsley — 1 tsp, finely chopped
• Lemon — slices, for serving
• Aluminum Baking Tray
• Cooking Rack or Cork Boards
• Digital Food Thermometer

Our TwoFoodies Twist

• Add olive oil directly into the melted butter and lemon juice mix for a smoother, silkier sauce.
• Finish the salmon under the broiler after baking to get a crunchy, lightly crisp top.

Steps

1. Preheat oven – Set to 190°C (375°F).
2. Make the mix – In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
3. Prepare the tray – Place the salmon slices in an aluminum baking tray, skin side down if applicable.
4. Season – Brush the mix generously over the salmon. Sprinkle minced garlic evenly on top, then season well with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. Bake – Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12 minutes at 190°C (375°F).
6. Check doneness – Remove the tray and use a thermometer to confirm an internal temperature of about 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
7. Broil for crunch – Switch the oven to top broil at 250°C (480°F). Return the salmon to the oven and broil for 7 minutes, or until the top is lightly crisp and golden at the edges.
8. Rest – Take the salmon out and let it rest for 2 minutes on a rack or cork boards before plating.

Plating

• Place salmon fillets at the center of each plate.
• Spoon any remaining pan juices or sauce over the top.
• Add lemon slices around the salmon and sprinkle with chopped parsley for color.

TwoFoodies Tips

• Broil 1–2 minutes longer if you like a deeper, crunchier crust. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
• Swap in fresh dill or thyme for the parsley if that’s what you have on hand.
• Use ghee instead of butter for a richer, nutty flavor.
• Pair with rice, roasted potatoes, or a simple green salad to keep it weeknight-friendly.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Portion Size: ~250 g salmon (½ of total recipe)
• ~360 kcal
• ~37 g protein
• ~23 g fat
• ~3 g carbs

MyFitnessPal Portions

• 1 fillet (250 g, with sauce): ~360 kcal | 37 g protein | 23 g fat | 3 g carbs
• Half fillet (~125 g): ~180 kcal | 18 g protein | 11.5 g fat | 1.5 g carbs

TwoFoodies Portion Split

• Duygu (35%): ~175 g salmon → ~250 kcal | ~26 g protein | ~16 g fat | ~2 g carbs
• Pat (65%): ~325 g salmon → ~470 kcal | ~48 g protein | ~30 g fat | ~4 g carbs