Perfect Baked Salmon Recipe: The Secret to Juicy Salmon Fillets (20 Minutes, 4 Ingredients) Mediterranean Diet Recipes High Protein Recipes Seafood Dinner Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Low Sugar Recipes

There are all sorts of salmon recipes available to home cooks. From mirin and soy-glazed salmon to sweet red pepper-glazed salmon to creamy Tuscan salmon to Parmesan pesto salmon, there's a salmon recipe for everyone. But what if you want a simple baked salmon? If you want simply salmon baked to juicy, flaky perfection, we're going to tell you how. It's easy and you get the health benefits of salmon in your diet. Salmon is also a healthy part of the heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet.

All you need to bake the perfect salmon is olive oil, salmon fillets, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. The olive oil is spread over parchment paper in a casserole dish. Place the salmon fillets skin side down on the olive oil-coated parchment and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Bake in a hot oven for about 12 to 15 minutes. That's it!

You can enjoy this gluten-free, high-protein salmon as is with fresh lemon wedges or use in recipes calling for cooked, flaked salmon. Serve this Mediterranean recipe with your favorite side dishes. Be sure to read about the health benefits of protein.

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
• sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Here's how to make it: 

1. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil all over the parchment paper and spread to coat. 
2. Put the salmon skin side down into the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. (If you're adding any additional seasonings or chopped garlic, add it now. If you want to fancy up the salmon, you could add your favorite seasoning, herbs or minced fresh garlic.) 
3. Bake in a preheated 450-degree F oven for about 12 to 15 minutes. The USDA recommends fish be cooked to 145 degrees F on a food thermometer. (This method can be used of any type of fish, just remember that the cooking time will vary with the thickness of the fish.) Store any leftover fish in an airtight container in the fridge.

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