Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Spicy Baked Salmon, featuring a crispy crust and tender, flaky interior. This easy weeknight meal is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and generously coat each fillet with the marinade.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh herbs and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg