Salmon is a healthy, nutritious part of any diet. Making a delicious salmon recipe doesn’t have to be difficult at all! In fact, you can make a quick and easy salmon recipe right in your oven in just a few easy steps.

This quick and easy baked salmon recipe uses just a few very basic ingredients. It’s the perfect simple salmon recipe.

Feel free to add spices and herbs to your liking. A little smoked paprika gives it a nice robust flavor.

Some minced garlic sprinkled on top before baking with give it a very rich delicious flavor.

You can also marinade the salmon in Italian salad dressing for a couple of hours for an incredible flavor. The possibilities are endless with this great, base recipe.

A great easy recipe for two.

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Easy Baked Salmon Recipe

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

5 m

Cook Time

20 m

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 salmon filets 4oz
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh lemon slices
• Non-stick cooking spray

Cuisine American Prep Time 5 m Cook Time 20 m Servings Ingredients 2 salmon filets 4oz 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh lemon slices Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place salmon filets in a shallow glass baking dish that's been sprayed with the non-stick cooking spray.
3. Gently brush salmon with olive oil and sprinkle on salt.
4. Bake salmon for about 15-20 minutes. Fish will flake easily with a fork when done.
5. Squirt a little fresh lemon on the cook salmon and serve.