Baked Salmon recipe is a complete food filled with flavors, a tasty and delicious dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Salmon is versatile and goes well with salad, pasta, and vegetables, a good source of Omega -3 fatty acid and protein.
Salmon commonly refers to as Atlantic salmon and scientifically known as Salmo Salar; is a popular local fish called Asa fish in Igbo language, and Eja Osan fish in Yoruba language in Nigeria. Moreover, there are other species of salmon fish like the chum salmon and chinook salmon.
If you were the type that worried so much about cooking fish, I quite understand! Personally, I always avoid buying salmon because I thought I wouldn’t be able to make spicy baked salmon dish. Not knowing they were actually very easy to make at home.
This oven-baked dish is top rated salmon recipe just like what you get in top restaurants and eateries.
Homemade baked salmon delicacy is so simple to cook, you can prepare a one pan dish or the foil baking style; it all depends on how you want to make it.
However, in the end, you will come up with a juicy, soft, and tender salmon with a crispy edge; a food that is absolutely delicious.
Is Salmon a Healthy Diet for Weight loss?
Most people are health conscious and aware of the importance of exercise and diet. Those trying to lose weight need extra protein, so baked salmon is a healthy diet and a perfect weight loss food. Certainly, protein helps burn fat and also helps preserve lean muscle. Protein intakes are high for athletes and those who engage in high physical activity.
Proteins and fats can satisfy your appetite more than carbs by slowing down digestion and reduce craving. High protein intake helps build and maintain muscle mass.
How to Make Baked Salmon Recipe in Oven
Ingredients
- 1kg salmon fillets cut into 4 pieces
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter or Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper
- ½ teaspoon seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- First of all, prepare your racks at the middle of the oven, and then preheat oven at 400ºF. Finely line the baking sheet with foil paper or with a baking paper. Spray olive oil on your baking sheet, and then set aside.
- Secondly, with a sharp knife, cut into 4 pieces, and season with salt on both sides.
- Thirdly, in a small pan place on low heat, dissolve the butter, stir in the onion, garlic, black pepper, chili pepper, and stir fry for 30 seconds; add your lemon juice into the mixture and remove from heat.{how long you bake salmon depends on the size and temperature at which you cook}
- Next is to brush the salmon with the spices mixed, ensure all is well coated with the marinade.
- Transfer to the already preheated oven and bake till it’s thoroughly cooked for like 15-20 minutes; you will notice that outer skin is easily flaked.
Remove from heat and garnish with some slices of lemon.
Serve and enjoy your salmon fish.
