🍣 How to Bake Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Glaze (in 25 Minutes)

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

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Quick Info

Makes 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 min

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

Ingredients

• 500g salmon (2 x 250g slices)
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt (for seasoning)
• Ground black pepper (for seasoning)
• 1 tsp chopped parsley
• Lemon slices (for garnish)
• Aluminum baking tray
• Cooking rack or cork boards
• Digital food thermometer

Steps

1. Preheat oven – Set to 190°C.
2. Mix glaze – Combine melted butter, lemon juice, and olive oil.
3. Prepare tray – Place salmon slices in baking tray.
4. Season – Brush glaze over salmon. Season with salt & pepper.
5. Bake – Cook salmon 12 minutes at 190°C.
6. Broil – Switch oven to top broil (250°C) and broil salmon 7 minutes.
7. Check temp – Use thermometer to confirm internal temp ~145°F (63°C).
8. Rest – Let salmon sit 2 minutes on rack before serving.
9. Serve – Plate with lemon slices and enjoy!

Plating

• Serve with roasted asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, or steamed rice.
• Drizzle extra lemon juice or add herbed butter on top.

TwoFoodies Tips

• For a stronger crust, broil 1–2 minutes longer.
• Add thyme or dill to the butter glaze for extra flavor.
• Use ghee or clarified butter instead of melted butter for richer taste.