20 Baked Salmon Recipes You'll Keep Coming Back To

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dinner comes together in no time with these easy salmon fillets cooked in parchment paper and served with Yukon gold potatoes and fennel. The dish is finished off with a briny tapenade.

"Salmon is particularly wonderful because it cooks really, really quickly!" says Ree.

If you have a picky eater at home, Katie’s salmon recipe is sure to do the trick. She brushes the fish with Dijon mustard, then presses crushed potato chips on top for a crunchy, crowd-pleasing crust.

Baking the salmon in foil allows it to fully soak up the lemon juice and flavor of the herbs without the need for added fats.

Ready to eat in only 40 minutes, Geoffrey's simple salmon fillets are topped with a Dijon-spiked pesto sauce before being baked. He rounds out the dish with a refreshing salad featuring cool cucumber and apples, plus chewy dates and crunchy pine nuts for texture.

For a presentation that’s perfect for dinner parties, wrap salmon in puff pastry and bake until golden.

This recipe for salmon, tomatoes and zucchini is simple to make with minimal clean up. Pair with some fluffy couscous for a well-balanced meal.

Chia seeds make a crunchy, satisfying crust for baked salmon.

How many superfoods can you pack into one, quick-and-easy meal? This delicious weeknight dinner has four: walnuts, flaxseed, raw honey and salmon.

"This salmon is so easy and elegant. And all the ingredients are kitchen staples!" says Valerie.

This simple-yet-satisfying meal can be assembled and cooked in minutes on just one sheet pan; what's better than that? Pair with steamed sticky rice for a fast and filling meal.

This quick dinner version of a favorite breakfast has all the flavors of an everything bagel with lox: fillets of salmon are coated in a bagel chip-crust, scallion mashed potatoes have a cream cheese boost and a side of tomatoes and onion completes the dish.

You only need one sheet pan to make the perfect dinner for two. Molly whips up a tangy horseradish sauce that’s the perfect dressing for baked salmon, potatoes and broccolini.

Cook salmon, peppers and potatoes all on the same pan for an easy dinner that’s light on cleanup.

Serve baked salmon on a bed of arugula, green beans and potato salad for a satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor.