Baked salmon: A delicious and easy recipe for any occasion

Baked salmon is a very easy, delicious, and healthy recipe! At SalmónChile, we have prepared this recipe for you so you can enjoy the benefits of Chilean salmon.

Without a doubt, salmon can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as delicious grilled salmon or traditional salmon cancato, but few recipes are as easy and delicious as this dish.

This baked salmon recipe doesn’t take long to prepare, the ingredients are easy to find, and the versatility of the side dishes makes this dish perfect for any occasion.

Specifications

• Difficulty: Easy
• Preparation time: 35 minutes
• Serves: 5 people
  

Ingredients:

• Chilean salmon (1 kg)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Rosemary

Step-by-step preparation

• First, season the salmon. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the fillet and spread it well so that the seasoning sticks to the fish. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and massage until the entire piece is seasoned. Preheat the oven to 200°C for about 20 minutes. 
• The second step is to prepare the baking tray. For this, you will need a baking dish or tray, which can be made of steel or earthenware. Add oil and spread it over the entire surface so that the salmon does not stick. You can add some vegetables such as peppers, onions, and tomato slices to cook alongside the fish.
• Once our salmon is well seasoned and the oven is preheated, we will cook the salmon for about 10 to 15 minutes at 190ºC until the fish is well cooked or roasted. It is important not to exceed this time, otherwise the salmon may overcook and the dish will be very dry.

A tip to know if our salmon is ready is: Press gently with a fork and if the fish flakes apart, it means it is ready.

Ideal side dishes for baked salmon!

Once ready, serve directly from the dish in which it was prepared. You may be wondering what to serve it with. This recipe is so delicious that it goes perfectly with many side dishes. Below is a list of side dishes that go well with this dish.

• Roasted vegetables

Without a doubt one of the classic accompaniments to this delicious recipe, we recommend the following vegetables that go perfectly with it: sliced or julienned onions, tomato slices, red pepper strips. Once the vegetables are chopped, season them with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil, cook them alongside the salmon in the oven, and you’re done! 

• Golden potatoes

Salmon and potatoes go together very well, so golden potatoes are a delicious option as a side dish for this meal. Cook two potatoes, then chop them into cubes, add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a few sprigs of rosemary. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes until golden brown. Serve alongside the fish.

• Green salad 

If you want a healthier and lighter meal, a salad is the perfect accompaniment to salmon. We recommend a mixed green salad. You can add lettuce, arugula, spinach, and watercress. Add some cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and dress to taste. Here are our top salmon salads to delight your palate.

Enjoy!

Now that you’ve learned how to make this recipe, we hope you love it as much as we do and enjoy the benefits of Chilean salmon. Remember that salmon is an alternative with a lower carbon footprint and less environmental impact in its production.

For more information about the salmon industry, recipes, or other salmon-related topics, please visit Salmon Chile. Check out our recipe for salmon with butter and salmon ceviche.

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