Easy Baked Salmon In the Oven Topped With Lemon Parmesan (No-Fail Recipe!)
Want a no-fail salmon recipe? Make this baked salmon in the oven and top it with lemon and parmesan!
Love a delicious and easy salmon meal?
Salmon is one of my favorite things to order at a restaurant and it’s also surprisingly simple to make at home! My family loves oven baked salmon and this recipe is so easy to make any night of the week.
I haven’t always been confident at cooking fish, but lately, I’ve enjoyed cooking it more often like this amazing keto lemon caper halibut and other simple salmon recipes like this one I’m sharing today. My baked salmon in the oven recipe is so easy that you can’t fail!
This easy baked salmon made in the oven is one of Collin’s favorite recipes!
Here’s what she had to say:
“You see, previously when I would try to cook salmon… well, I would either over-cook it, under-cook it, or just make sure it wasn’t edible. This recipe tastes just like you are dining at a restaurant. It’s also super simple to make and doesn’t require very many ingredients. And did I mention it’s delicious?!”
Hip tips for baked salmon in the oven:
- This easy baked salmon idea is simple to adapt and season to taste. I used a few sprigs of fresh rosemary since it’s what I had on hand, but you can definitely use any herbs on hand as desired.
- Instead of olive oil try using real mayonnaise! That’s another way I love to bake salmon in the oven. It makes it nice and caramelized.
- My favorite kitchen tool for using fresh lemon in recipes is a citrus press like this! It makes it super easy to squeeze out fresh juice.
- Adding grated parmesan cheese at the end is onlinepletely optional, but adds yummy flavor and texture!
Easy Baked Salmon In Oven
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 30 MINUTES
total time: 35 MINUTES
Flaky baked salmon with lemon and parmesan cheese, that's so easy anyone can make it!
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 oz. salmon fillets
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 lemon slices
- 4 sprigs of rosemary or other herb
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Place salmon fillets in a small casserole dish or glass baking dish. If you purchased salmon with skin, place the fillets skin side down (the skin easily peels off after it has been baked).
3
Generously salt and pepper the salmon.
4
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salmon and then drizzle olive oil over everything.
5
Add a slice of lemon and rosemary over each piece of fish.
6
Let marinate in fridge for about an hour... if you don't have an hour, just marinate for as long as you can. It will still be delicious even without marinating at all.
7
Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until fish easily flakes with a fork. Remove foil and turn up the heat on oven to 425.
8
Add grated parmesan cheese to each piece of salmon. Bake for another 2 to 3 minutes until the salmon starts to look a little crispy.
9
Remove from the oven and serve hot. Yum!
Baked salmon in the oven is such an easy and healthy meal!
If you’re hesitant about making fish at home or think you don’t like salmon, try this easy baked salmon in oven recipe because it’s oh so good! My family loved it, and this is pretty much a no-fail method. If your weeknight dinners have you feeling stuck in a rut, add this to the rotation! 😂
Also, I wanted to mention that if you happen to have leftovers, try warming up salmon using an air fryer! Usually reheated fish isn’t my favorite, but I tried reheating in the air fryer and loved how it came out sizzling and delicious. I just drizzled a little more olive oil and heated it up for a few minutes and it’s so good!
In fact, I think I may try this recipe exclusively using my air fryer next time!
Make this teriyaki marinated salmon on the grill next! Or, try our homemade keto salmon patties!
