Baked Salmon For One
Bake tender, flaky salmon in foil with butter, garlic, and fresh lemon in this easy single serving oven baked salmon recipe, ready in about 20 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- cooking spray or olive oil
- 1 (6 ounce) salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon salted butter -softened
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-2 lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the foil: Lightly coat the center of a sheet of foil with cooking spray or olive oil. Place the salmon fillet in the center.
- Make the butter mixture: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic powder, tarragon, and salt.
- Season the salmon: Spread the butter mixture evenly over the top of the fillet. Place lemon slices on top.
- Seal and bake: Fold the foil over the salmon and crimp the edges to seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Use a Baking Sheet: Always place the foil packet on a baking sheet so it’s easy to transfer in and out of the oven.
- Seal the Foil Tightly: Fold and crimp the edges well to trap steam. This keeps the salmon moist and prevents it from drying out.
- Check for Doneness Early: Start checking at 15 minutes. The salmon is done when it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. For best results, aim for an internal temperature of 125 to 130°F for tender, flaky salmon.
- Let It Rest: Remove the salmon from the oven just before it looks fully done. Let it rest for 5 minutes so it finishes cooking gently and stays juicy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 344kcal | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Vitamin A: 350IU
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