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Oven-Baked Salmon

A simple, budget-friendly dish featuring juicy salmon fillets baked with garlic butter and brown sugar for a delicious, restaurant-worthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets Use high-quality fillets for best results.
  • 3 tablespoons garlic butter Plus extra for serving, if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Can be replaced with maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Can experiment with different spices.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Brush each fillet generously with garlic butter, then sprinkle the brown sugar spice mixture on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Serve warm, drizzling any remaining garlic butter over the top, and enjoy every bite!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 320mgSugar: 2g

Notes

When serving, consider adding steamed vegetables, a fresh salad, or grains like quinoa for a complete meal. For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them wrapped tightly.

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