1 208 208 208c52 0 99. This Lemon Herb Baked Sockeye Salmon recipe is a foolproof way to prepare seafood salmon alfredo home.
Large fillet of sockeye salmon being flaked with fork on top of star printed baking sheet. Lemon wedges and fresh herbs garnish the scene. Based on the popularity of recipes like salmon pasta, salmon pesto pasta and salmon cakes, it seems like salmon is popular around here! Just like my grilled sockeye salmon, this Lemon Herb Baked Sockeye Salmon recipe is very simple yet very delicious. It’s great for just eating on it’s own, or as a way of cooking salmon to make another recipe, like Cajun salmon pasta or salmon cakes. Sockeye salmon is a type of salmon mainly found in the northern Pacific ocean. It has a rich flavor, so this type of salmon will probably be most enjoyed by people who really like salmon.
Lemon wedges, rosemary and thyme sprigs and salt, on blue background. First, I bake it at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. This will get the fish almost all the way cooked through. Then, I will switch my oven setting to BROIL and cook it under the broiler for another 3 to 5 minutes. I do this because I like the top of my sockeye salmon to be nice and golden brown.
The broiler will also finish cooking the fish all the way through. I recommend investing in a good instant-read thermometer so that you can check to be sure the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145 degrees F. Large fillet of sockeye salmon on top of star printed baking sheet. What to serve on the side: I love the combination of salmon and asparagus, so balsamic asparagus made with homemade balsamic glaze would be a yummy choice.
You can never go wrong with a great green salad with homemade miso dressing or citrus salad dressing. And if you’re so inclined, check out my homemade tartar sauce recipe if you like that with your fish. Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush small rimmed baking pan with olive oil. Place salmon, skin side down, in center of pan. In small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary and thyme.
Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and bake 8 minutes. Set broiler to HIGH and broil salmon 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Recommended Products Foxes Love Lemons, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon. There is no additional cost to you.
Please let me know what you think! Collage of images of sockeye salmon recipe with overlay: lemon herb BAKED SOCKEYE SALMON. Just made a whole fillet with this super easy recipe with the Greek smashed spuds! I really don’t love to cook, but will for sure make these again. I am so glad to hear you liked this, Cathy.
Sounds like you had an easy, healthy dinner! This was maybe the best baked salmon we have ever tasted! This will go into our regular rotation. I’m so glad to hear that, Rosa. I am so glad to hear that, Kimberly! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Thank you for your comments!
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