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    Easy Healthy Baked Salmon Recipe

    Published: Dec 23, 2019 • Modified: Nov 19, 2020 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •2 Comments

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    salmon with lemon slices

    Easy and healthy baked salmon recipe ready in less than 30 minutes. Step by step photos along with tips on choosing and cooking salmon. Perfect for weeknight meals or a special occasion dinner.

    roasted salmon with lemon slices

    This recipe originally published December 2019, now updated with helpful photos, recipe tips and related recipe ideas.

    Healthy baked salmon is an easy and healthy low carb meal that comes together in a snap! Get your salmon filet and gather just a few ingredients for a delicious meal packed with nutrients. I got my salmon filet from a club warehouse store and it was perfect for this recipe. I chose a wild salmon from Alaska.

    baked salmon with lemon slice

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    Choosing a salmon filet:

    When choosing your salmon filet, look for a firm filet that springs back when touched-not mushy or fishy smelling.  Look for bright, vibrant colored fish as opposed to pale colored flesh. Fresh salmon can be stored on ice in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.  Otherwise, salmon will last about 1 day in the refrigerator.  Frozen salmon is also a good choice.

    Are you concerned about whether to buy farm raised versus wild salmon? This is best determined on an individual basis as some farms may use stricter regulations than others.  The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch is an excellent resource to check out.  Here you will find consumer guides and best  practices for choosing the best environmentally conscious seafood.  

    roasted salmon on pan with lemon slices

    How long to cook salmon:

    When baking a salmon at the higher temp we will be using, it will take about 10-12 minutes. I prefer to not overcook my salmon, the FDA recommends it be cooked to an internal temp of 145°.  Cooks Illustrated suggests cooking farmed salmon to 125° and wild salmon to 120°.

    Why this recipe works:

    • Plenty of seasonings are used to give each bite a delicious flavor.
    • A simple yet elegant presentation- perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
    • Ready in less that 30 minutes!

    How to cook healthy baked salmon

    • Start by finding a metal cookie sheet or pan long enough to hold the salmon filet. Line this pan with foil to help make clean up easier - also foil can withstand the higher oven temp we will be using.
    • Next, gather seasonings and butter.
    seasonings and butter in glass bowl

    Seasonings and butter for healthy baked salmon.

    salmon filet covered with butter and seasonings ready for the oven

    Raw salmon filet coated in butter and seasonings ready for the oven.

    • The salmon will take about 10-12 minutes to cook at 500°. I added lemon slices to my salmon before cooking to make a beautiful presentation. Try to pick out the lemon seeds before using the slices. If you happen to have dill or parsley- you may add this also for flavor and eye appeal.

    Pro Tips:

    • Melt butter in a glass bowl in the microwave then add seasonings for one bowl prep.
    • Line cooking pan with foil for easy clean up.
    • Serving size for most people is 6-8 oz.  
    • Check out this fantastic guide on How to Buy, Prep and Cook Salmon from Cooks Illustrated.
    • Store any leftover cooked salmon in the refrigerator.
    roasted salmon, ½ cup roasted green beans & onions, ½ cup rice

    What Does 20gm of Carbohydrate Look Like?
    3 oz. roasted salmon-0gm carb, ½ cup roasted green beans & onions-0gm carb (free food per American Diabetes Assn), ⅓ cup rice- 20 gm carb

    baked salmon with lemon slice

    What to serve with baked salmon

    • Cheesy Roasted Asparagus
    • Low Carb Broccoli Salad
    • Grilled Vegetables

    Check out my other easy fish recipes here:

    Easy Low Carb Baked Fish

    Low Carb Pecan Baked Catfish

    Cajun Catfish

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    Recipe

    baked salmon with lemon slices

    Healthy Baked Salmon

    An easy and elegant healthy baked salmon recipe featuring butter and seasonings.  Salmon is a good source of nutrients-and tastes great! Step by step photos and easy instructions.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 14 oz salmon filet
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 lemon, sliced
    • dill, optional
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    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 500.  Line a large pan with foil and place salmon filet on pan.
    • Melt butter in microwave safe bowl then add seasonings to bowl.  Stir to combine then pour butter mixture over salmon and cover completely. 
    • Place lemon slices over filet.
    • Bake 10-12 minutes or until cooked.  Garnish with dill if desired.

    Notes

    Pro Tips:
    • Melt butter in a glass bowl in the microwave then add seasonings for one bowl prep.
    • Line cooking pan with foil for easy clean up.
    • Serving size for most people is 6-8 oz.  
    • Check out this fantastic guide on How to Buy, Prep and Cook Salmon from Cooks Illustrated.
    • Store any leftover cooked salmon in the refrigerator.
    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy Baked Salmon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    242
    Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    15
    g
    23
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    30
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    85
    mg
    28
    %
    Sodium
     
    126
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    578
    mg
    17
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    22
    g
    44
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    595
    IU
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    16
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1.1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Eugenie Rocha

      June 19, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      Awesome recipes, so easy to follow instructions...Me and the family just love it...thanks

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      • Charlotte

        June 19, 2020 at 2:28 pm

        Happy to know you like the recipes-Thanks so much for visiting!

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