Oven-Baked Salmon

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Step 3

Place the salmon, skin side down, pink side up, on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Crimp the edges of the foil around the salmon to make what appears like a boat to catch the juices when baking.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and the minced garlic.

Step 6

Brush 1/2 of the garlic butter over the salmon.

Step 7

In another small bowl, combine the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

Step 8

Evenly sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon.

Step 9

Drizzle the coated salmon with the remaining garlic butter.

Step 10

Bake the coated salmon until it reaches your preferred doneness, between 125-145 degrees F, about 15-22 minutes. If desired, carefully baste the salmon with the juices halfway through baking.

Step 11

Allow the cooked salmon to rest for 5 minutes after baking.

Step 12

Serve.