Oven Broil Salmon
This simple Oven Broiled Salmon recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and bake. Delicious, light flakey fish with crisp edges make for a delicious lighter meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the broil setting. Line a baking sheet (with sides) with parchment or foil - spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Place the salmon filets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the oil mixture over each of the filets.
- Cook in the preheated oven to 6-9 minutes or until the filets are done.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, cutting the salmon into portion-sized pieces will help it bake more quickly. If you need a little extra time to get your sides ready, you can leave the salmon whole and bake it for a little longer - up to twelve minutes. Then, portion it as you serve it.
- Heat your broiler for at least 5-10 minutes before cooking to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for cooking the salmon quickly and evenly.
- Rack Position. Position the oven rack so that the salmon is about 4-6 inches away from the broiler element. This distance helps ensure that the salmon cooks evenly without burning.
- I prefer broiling salmon with the skin side down to help reduce drying out the fish but you can broil it either way.
- Broiling time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg