Easy, No-Mess Baked Salmon Recipe

Easy, No-Mess Baked Salmon Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • pound boneless salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on a large piece of aluminum foil.

Step 3: Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the fillet.

Step 4: Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and salt evenly on top of the salmon.

Step 5: Fold the edges of the foil up and over the salmon, creating a tented shape at the top. Roll the top down to seal the salmon securely inside the foil.

Step 6: Transfer the foil-wrapped salmon onto a baking sheet.

Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 251
  • Fat: 18g (23% Daily Value)
  • Saturated Fat: 3g (16% Daily Value)
  • Cholesterol: 56mg (19% Daily Value)
  • Sodium: 1039mg (45% Daily Value)
  • Total Carbohydrates: 2g (1% Daily Value)
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% Daily Value)
  • Total Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 20g (39% Daily Value)
  • Vitamin C: 5mg (5% Daily Value)
  • Calcium: 20mg (2% Daily Value)
  • Iron: 1mg (3% Daily Value)
  • Potassium: 358mg (8% Daily Value)

Note: Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your values may vary depending on your individual needs. If you follow a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe.

Comments

France Cevallos

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

The flavor turned out way better than I was expecting! I used the exact ingredients called for and the flavors complimented each other nicely. I took mine out at 15 mins and it was perfectly done! If you like your salmon a little less than well done, start checking around 13-14 minutes. My salmon was about 1" thick and center-cut.

mlawler08

07/03/2024 09:26:37 PM

I followed the recipe, except that I did not have the balsamic vinegar. I used instead 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar.

Flapkatt

03/08/2022 03:37:26 AM

I really just needed a few ideas for my salmon, something I wouldn't clam up entirely. This turned out well, even though I didn't follow the ingredients per se. My substitute was to flop the fish around in some panko before baking; I wanted the steak to retain all the moisture internally and that was a great fix. I cooked it tented in foil, then about 5 minutes before serving I opened the foil and let it brown lightly. Because of the moist cooking style, it took almost 30 minutes but came out lightly golden, moist, and tender. Perfect for what I was looking to do. I'm trying to add fish to my diet but I find very few recipes I like and will use again. This one was a very good start that should adapt well to different flavors of seasoning and will compliment almost any side like a starch or vegetable. Happy with the result. The lemon squeeze brightened up the entire plate! The basic method is a keeper.

Laurahallie

08/16/2023 06:07:55 PM

Really good! I baked as directed but the salmon was still not done at that point, so I opened up the foil and baked for an additional 7 minutes. The salmon was juicy and the lemon pepper was definitely the dominant flavor. Will keep this easy and quick recipe in mind as I make salmon often.

Ginger Shekell

04/25/2020 09:47:10 PM

I doubled the recipe because my salmon was a full pound. Served with bok choy cut up without the stems, sauteed in garlic and olive oil with a dash of kosher salt and stead baby red potatoes with parsley, butter, and garlic. It was outstanding!

Mskiz

11/06/2023 06:03:41 PM

This has become my favorite salmon recipe. Sockeye salmon, which can be dry, stayed wonderfully moist with this technique. It’s easy, delicious and a pleasure to clean up.

mlfrink

09/15/2025 10:14:25 PM

no changes

Pattyjoh

04/09/2025 03:35:38 AM

Outstanding flavors for an easy to follow recipe. The balsamic oil makes a huge difference.

Kevin Thompson

02/21/2025 12:16:24 AM

Bro, zero regrets — tastes unreal.

diane

02/10/2025 01:38:50 PM

followed this recipe to a "T" and it was delicious. We especially liked the addition of the balsamic vinegar which gave the fish a slightly sweet flavor. Also, I love to bake fish rather than pan fry.

BlueOrzo7170

07/24/2024 05:36:59 PM

Had no vinegar, nor lemon juice. Used lime juice and hopes and prayers replaced the vinegar lol.

SassyRum3252

09/22/2023 12:29:17 AM

Yummy!

Dan Romaniak

06/21/2023 11:59:04 PM

Easy recipe and tasty.

Eenie

01/28/2023 05:53:36 PM

Very easy and delicious. Our family and guests loved it and ate up the whole dish! Next time I make it, I might serve it with a side dish of guacamole.

QuirkyGyro2091

10/18/2022 12:04:16 AM

It was simple and tasty, just don’t agree with photo. The salmon is cooked in foil and doesn’t get browned or color, I did food styling for years. Would make again for sure.