Description
Spice up your dinner with this easy and flavorful Spicy Baked Salmon recipe, featuring a crispy crust and tender fish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Chili powder
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the tray and coat with the marinade.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the baked salmon before serving; garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 85mg