Description
Spicy Baked Salmon is a deliciously vibrant dish that brings warmth and excitement to any meal. Bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the spice mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 102mg