Easy, No-Mess Baked Salmon Recipe
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.