How to Bake Crunchy Broiled Salmon in Oven at 190 C (in 25 minutes) 🐟
Inspired by Downshiftology’s “Best Baked Salmon” Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
A perfectly baked salmon with a buttery, lemon-infused glaze and a final broiling stage for a crisp finish.
Crunchy broiled salmon served with a side of green onions, red peppers, and a savoury salad
🛒 Ingredients & Material
Required
500 g salmon (2 slices of 250 g)
2 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves minced garlic
Kosher salt (for seasoning)
Ground black pepper (for seasoning)
1 tsp chopped parsley
Olive oil (for mixing)
Slices of lemon (for decoration)
Aluminum baking tray
Cooking rack or cork boards
Digital food thermometer
✨ Our Twist
Richer Glaze: Added olive oil to the melted butter & lemon juice mix for extra depth.
Crunchy Finish: Broiling after baking to intensify texture.
📋 Steps
Oven: Preheat to 190°C.
Mix: Combine melted butter, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl.
Prepare Tray: Place salmon slices in an aluminum baking tray.
Season: Brush special mix over salmon. Generously season with salt & pepper.
Bake: Place tray in the oven and cook for 12 minutes at 190°C.
Broil: Switch oven to top broil at 250°C and broil salmon for 7 minutes.
Check Temperature: Remove tray and use a food thermometer to confirm an internal temperature of ~145°C.
Sit & Serve: Let salmon rest for 2 minutes on a cooking rack or cork boards before plating.
Enjoy: Serve hot with fresh lemon slices. Bon appétit!
🍋 Serving Recommendations
Pair with roasted asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, or steamed rice.
Drizzle with extra lemon juice or serve with herbed butter.
Enjoy with a light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
📝 Notes for Next Time
Prefer a stronger crust? Extend the broiling time by 1–2 minutes.
Want extra flavour? Add thyme or dill to the butter mixture.
Make it richer: Swap melted butter for ghee or clarified butter for a deeper taste.
