Foolproof Baked Salmon with Lemon Mayo
Serves 4
5 mins prep
20 mins cook
25 mins total
This foolproof recipe for simple baked salmon turns out rich, buttery and flaky. Topped with spices and a lemony mayonnaise sauce, the salmon bakes on a sheet pan in about 20 minutes.
Lemon Mayo
Spice blend
Salmon
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Preheat the oven to 325 (160C) degrees.
Mix the lemon mayo: Blend the mayonnaise, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl.
Blend the spices: Combine the oregano, smoked paprika, salt, red and black pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle some olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Put the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the spice blend over the salmon, the rub it into the flesh with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Drop spoonfuls of the lemon mayo over the top of the fish. Use a spoon or spatula to spread it out in one even layer.
Bake the salmon 15-20 minutes. The flesh should look opaque and feel firm to the touch when pressed at the thickest part of the fish, measuring 120F (50C) for medium-rare or 140-150F (62C) for well done on an instant-read thermometer.
Squeeze some lemon over the salmon. To serve, use a spatula to separate the skin from the cooked salmon fillets — it should come off easily. Enjoy!
