Description
An easy, fool-proof oven-baked salmon with crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and perfect for a stress-free weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 side of salmon (about 3 pounds), cut in half if needed to fit the pan
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for the skin)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic scape powder
- 1 teaspoon scallion powder
- 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 ounces)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking pan with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil.
- Arrange the salmon in the pan, skin-side down. Season the flesh generously with fine sea salt and black pepper.
- Stir together olive oil, garlic scape powder, scallion powder, Herbs de Provence, and lemon juice.
- Spoon evenly over the salmon, rubbing gently over the top and sides.
- Flip salmon skin-side up and sprinkle flaky sea salt over the skin.
- Bake, flesh-side down, for 20 minutes, until the skin is crisp and salmon flakes easily.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra-crispy skin.
- Serve immediately with lemon slices if desired.
Equipment
Stainless Steel Baking Sheet Set with Silicone Mats and Cooling Racks (Set of 9)
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- Silicone baking mats provide the best release and even cooking.
- Aluminum foil is a great easy-cleanup alternative — no greasing needed.
- Herbs de Provence substitute: Use an Italian seasoning blend 1:1 if needed.
- FODMAP-Friendly Tip: This recipe uses garlic scape powder and scallion powder instead of fresh garlic or onions, which can make it easier to digest for some people following a low FODMAP approach. Individual tolerance may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
- Method: oven baked
- Cuisine: American
