How to Bake Salmon in Oven at 375 🐟

Inspired by Downshiftology’s “Best Baked Salmon” Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g of salmon (2 slices of 250 g)

• 2 tablespoons of melted butter

• 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice

• 3 cloves of minced garlic

• Kosher salt (for seasoning)

• Ground black pepper (for seasoning)

• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 

• Olive oil

• Slices of lemon for a decorative touch

Our Twist

• Add olive oil in the melted butter & lemon juice mix.

• Add the broiling stage (after the baking stage) to have a crunchy finish.

Steps

1. Oven - Pre-heat to 190 C.

2. Special Mix - Mix the melted butter, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.

3. Baking Tray - Place the salmon in an aluminum baking tray.

4. Seasoning - Spread the special mix on the salmon. Then season generously with salt & pepper.

5. Bake - Place the baking tray with the salmon in the oven for 12 minutes at 190 C.

6. Broil - Change the oven to top broil at 250 C. Place the salmon back in the oven for 7 minutes.

7. Temperature Check - Remove the baking tray from the oven. Using a food thermometer, ensure that the internal temperature is ~145 C.

8. Sit & Serve - Let the salmon sit for 2 minutes on a cooking rack or cork boards. Serve the salmon on your plate(s) & bon appétit!