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Two perfectly cooked salmon fillets, seasoned and garnished with fresh herbs, ready to be served.

Smoked Paprika Baked Salmon

This recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare baked salmon with a smoky paprika rub. It's perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Room Temperature 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds Salmon fillets wild caught if possible
  • Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cumin

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Allow the salmon to come to room temperature.
  2. Place a large sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper on a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil.
  3. Pat each piece of salmon dry and place it on the foil skin side down. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  4. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and cumin in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake the salmon for 10 to 16 minutes, depending on thickness, until it is tender and pink at the center. The internal temperature should be between 125°F to 130°F. A 1-inch thick fillet should cook in about 15 minutes. For a crispy top, broil for about 2 minutes during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.

Notes

The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your salmon fillets. Ensure the salmon is cooked through but still moist.

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