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The Best Crispy Baked Salmon

Perfectly crispy baked salmon with golden edges and a juicy, flaky center made easily in the oven.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets completely dry.
  3. Mix olive oil, Dijon, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush mixture over salmon.
  5. Bake 10–12 minutes.
  6. Broil 1–2 minutes until crispy.
  7. Rest briefly and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook. Broil carefully for crispiness.