Easy Baked Mediterranean Salmon Recipe
This baked Mediterranean salmon is bursting with bold flavors from smoked paprika and fresh lemon zest, balanced with garlic and herbs. It’s a heart-healthy, oven-baked salmon dish ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for a quick, flavorful Mediterranean-style dinner.
Author: Sheeba
Equipment
Ingredients
- 450 grams salmon fillet (1 pound)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- a few sprigs parsley
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
- Remove the skin from 450 grams salmon fillet (1 pound).
- Place the whole fillet on a sheet pan. Brush the fillet with 2 teaspoons olive oil on both sides.
- Mix together in a small bowl: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Spread the seasoning evenly on both sides of the salmon fillet.
- Mince 4 cloves garlic and grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Sprinkle the minced garlic and lemon zest on both sides of the fillet.
- Place a few sprigs parsley and lemon slices on the fillet.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a fork. The fish should flake easily without resistance.
- If not done, bake for a couple of minutes more.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with the lemon slices by the side.
- Squeeze lemon juice on the juicy salmon and devour!
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Notes
- Cooking time depends on the thickness of the salmon fillet.
- Rule of thumb: If it (the thickest part of the fillet) is more than 1 inch, allow 3 to 4 minutes more for every additional ½ inch thickness.
- Spice level: If you're not a spice person, skip the cayenne and use less paprika.
- I prefer removing the skin and seasoning both sides of the fillet, which makes the salmon extra flavorful.
- Love crispy salmon skin? Use this method.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Mediterranean Salmon Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
189.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.5
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1.4
g
9
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
61.9
mg
21
%
Sodium
632.7
mg
28
%
Potassium
606.1
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
2.5
g
1
%
Fiber
0.9
g
4
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
22.8
g
46
%
Vitamin A
512.9
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
2.1
mg
3
%
Calcium
36.8
mg
4
%
Iron
1.6
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.