Get the Recipe: Sockeye Salmon Recipe
This sockeye salmon recipe is tender, juicy, and hearty! It cooks for only 15 minutes in the oven. A simple marinade makes this salmon extra flavorful. This quick and easy seafood dish is great for weeknight family dinners, meal prep, holidays, and special occasions!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sockeye salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dill, dried or fresh
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- lemon slices, to garnish
- fresh dill, to garnish
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Place the sockeye salmon in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over it and coat evenly. Let the salmon marinate in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the salmon is marinating, line a rimmed baking pan or baking dish with parchment paper. Or, lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- After marinating, take the salmon out of the marinade. Place it in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. The salmon should be cooked through and flake easily with a fork.
- Once the salmon is done baking, remove it from the oven. Let it rest for a minute.
- Finally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to use one large 12 ounce fillet or two smaller 6 ounce fillets.
- Use fresh salmon if possible. We love wild caught Alaskan salmon.
- If you are in a time crunch, even a 5 minute marinade adds flavor.
- Do not bake too long. The fish should flake easily with a fork when done.
- Use a meat thermometer to determine the internal temperature of the fish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Calories: 374kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 657mg, Potassium: 868mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 76IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 2mg