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20 Baked Salmon Recipes You'll Keep Coming Back To

Updated on January 04, 2024

This simple cooking method yields perfect results every time.

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Our Best Baked Salmon Ideas

Salmon is the little black dress of main dishes—you can easily dress it up or down, depending on your preference. It doesn't matter if you char it on the grill or saute it in a pan, it's always impressive. Surprisingly, one of our favorite methods for cooking this healthy protein is also incredibly easy: baking it in the oven. You'll find lots of delicious ideas in this roundup but this recipe boasts the label of 'best' for a reason: it's topped with buttery, golden breadcrumbs and parsley for a savory, crispy fillet that's loaded with flavor. It's guaranteed to impress at dinner parties and family meals, alike.

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Healthy BBQ Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Protein- and fiber-packed, this healthy and streamlined salmon dinner for two can be cooked all on one sheet pan. The veggies get a head start, then BBQ-rubbed salmon fillets join in and everything finishes the race at the same time. Use Parmesan in place of Cotija — a crumbly Mexican cheese —if you prefer.

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Oven-Baked Salmon

This salmon dinner couldn't be simpler. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then pop it in the oven to bake to perfection in 15 minutes. An easy-to-make parsley and almond salsa goes on top.

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Brown Sugar Spiced Salmon

It takes only four ingredients to make the bold topping for Katie's moist salmon. While the brown sugar promises sweetness, the chile powder balances the flavor with a punch of smokiness.

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