Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and grease with a little cooking spray or oil. You can also use a large baking dish.

Step 2

Pat salmon steaks dry with a clean paper towel.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine melted butter or olive oil with minced garlic. Use half of this mixture to baste the salmon steaks, making sure to coat all sides of the salmon.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix honey or brown sugar, Italian seasoning, ground paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Rub this mixture onto the top of the salmon steaks.

Step 5

Drizzle the remaining half of the olive oil and garlic mixture over the salmon steaks.

Step 6

Place the salmon steaks on the prepared baking sheet or oven-safe baking pan.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for 15-22 minutes or until the salmon is cooked and flakes easily with a fork. See notes on internal cooking temperatures.

Step 8

Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any extra sauce over the salmon.

Step 9

Enjoy your delicious Easy Oven Baked Salmon Steaks!