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Baked Salmon Recipes That Taste Like Summer

I’ve made a lot of salmon in my kitchen, but nothing compares to this one. When you think about salmon recipes grilled, it’s easy to picture dry fillets sticking to the grill. But this grilled salmon recipe is the opposite. It’s juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor. I like to joke that salmon is the one fish that makes me look like I know what I’m doing. Even my kids—who usually negotiate with broccoli like they’re at a car dealership—eat every bite. This isn’t just another recipe salmon story, it’s a recipe salmon win. It’s the recipe for baked salmon that makes the weeknight feel like a celebration. So if you’ve been searching for recipes salmon that actually taste like restaurant quality without the effort, this recipe for baked salmon is the one I keep coming back to. And trust me, I burn toast. If I can pull it off, anyone can.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked salmon recipes, grilled salmon recipe, recipe for baked salmon, recipe salmon, recipes salmon, salmon recipes, salmon recipes grilled
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets, skin on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and brush both sides with olive oil.
  3. Mix lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Brush the mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
  5. Place salmon skin-side down on the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  6. Flip carefully and cook for another 3–4 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from grill and let rest for a minute.
  8. Serve hot with fresh dill or parsley and lemon wedges.