All of my best tips for how to make the most perfectly baked salmon in the oven. This Baked Salmon recipe is bursting with flavor from the delicious marinade made with lemon, ginger, garlic, and honey. This baked salmon is also perfect for meal prepping and will be ready in no time! All you need is about 20 minutes to bake this salmon in the oven!
Salmon Health Benefits
In addition to being a good source of lean protein, salmon is low in calories and saturated fats. It is also packed with some amazing health benefits:
- Omega 3 fatty acids– The healthy fats in salmon are great for healthy brain function and development in babies, help lowering blood pressure, lowers inflammation, helps with depression, and many other health benefits.
- Anti-inflammatory properties– Salmon is a great source of a mineral known as Selenium. When combined with the healthy Omega 3 fats, it gives the fish anti-inflammatory properties. It can help to reduce high blood pressure and reduce inflammation around the heart.
- Great source of protein, potassium, B Vitamins, and Vitamin D
Ingredients For lemon ginger Salmon
- Salmon fillets – I like skin off for this recipe since it's baked in the oven and not in a pan it won't get crispy. The cooking times are also based on four individual portions prepared in the oven. If you have one large fillet, you will need to slice it into smaller pieces before starting.
- olive oil – Use olive oil to drizzle on top before baking to help keep the salmon moist.
- Ginger – Ginger has a peppery and sweet flavor that goes so well with lemon and honey.
- Lemons – The citrus adds brightness and helps to balance the sweetness of the honey and the spicy sweetness of the ginger. While this is optional, I highly recommend squeezing a wedge over the finished dish!
- Honey – This helps to create caramelization and balances the flavors from the spicy ginger.
- Chili Powder – This adds a little more spice to this dish which balance everything perfectly
- Salt and pepper – I love cooking with coarse salt because the larger crystals provide better flavor. Also, I try to use freshly ground pepper as much as possible, as the flavor is noticeably different.
How to make lemon ginger baked salmon
Prep the ingredients.
Combine everything for the Lemon Ginger marinade into a bowl and mix together until combined.
Remove the fish from the packaging and pat both sides dry with a paper towel.
Before Baking:
Preheat the oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, folding up the edges to help keep the sauce in.
Put salmon on the lined baking dish and pour marinade over the top of the salmon, marinated for 15- 30 minutes.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until salmon, is done. Bake time will depend on the size and thickness of the salmon filet. (USDA recommends salmon temperature to be 145°)
Storing and reheating
STORING SALMON
Place salmon in an airtight container Salmon will stay good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
TO REHEAT SALMON IN THE OVEN
First, preheat your oven to 275°, place salmon on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil then cover loosely with aluminum foil so it won't dry out cook for about 15 minutes or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125°
TO REHEAT IN MICROWAVE
Place salmon on a microwave-safe dish and drizzle salmon with olive oil to help keep it moist. Set your microwave to low heat, microwave leftover salmon for about 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, re-adjust your salmon to ensure even heating. Continue reheating in 30-second increments until salmon is warmed through.
TO REHEAT SALMON IN THE AIR FRYER
First, drizzle salmon with olive oil and cook in air fryer at 350° for 3-5 minutes.
Pair your salmon with sides like these:
- Roasted Garlicky Potatoes
- Parmesan Zucchini
- Roasted Sweet Mini Peppers
- Veggie Pasta Salad
- Homemade Naan Bread
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Lemon Ginger Healthy Baked Salmon
This amazing lemon and ginger baked salmon is so easy, simple, and quick to make. Perfect with any side dish and a healthy but tasty option for dinner any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 2 Lemons (squeezed)
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
- 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Coarse Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed juice of 2 lemons, honey, fresh grated ginger (I like to use a Microplane grater), minced garlic, and spices, and whisk together thoroughly.
- Lay your salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Pour marinade over salmon, cover, and put in the refrigerator to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Take salmon out of the refrigerator and set it on the counter.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until pink, flaky, and cooked all the way through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 535Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 470mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 51g
Nutritional information is not always 100% accurate.