10 Minute Salmon, 4 Ways
This easy baked 10 Minute Salmon is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a healthy weeknight dinner in minutes. Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, making it a great way to enjoy seafood weekly.
Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Soy Free
Salmon has been on repeat over here… and I don’t hate it!
I happen to think salmon is one of the EASIEST proteins to prepare because it cooks quickly, is hard to mess up (hint: don’t overcook it!), and can be found relatively inexpensive, as far as seafood is concerned.
Salmon is a…
- Very good source of protein, which helps build lean muscle mass and boosts satiety. Learn more about protein here.
- Very good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce your risk of heart disease (including reducing cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and more!), support brain health and boost your mood, and reduce inflammation (which benefits everything from eye and joint health to cancer risk!).
- Rare food source of vitamin D! And you can read alllll about vitamin D here!
- An excellent source of selenium. Good selenium intake is associated with reduced risk of joint inflammation and some types of cancer, and protects against heart disease.
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But the thing about salmon is that it can get boring after a while. Especially when you get in a rut and always prepare it the same way!
Well, I’ve come to the rescue because I’m sharing 4 super simple ways to prepare salmon that takes just 10 minutes!!!
How to prep 10 minute salmon:
In order for salmon to ACTUALLY cook in 10 minutes, a few things need to happen.
- You can’t get too thick of a cut. Be specific at the fish counter!
- The fish must already be defrosted (if using frozen)
- You oven must be preheated.
Simply place your filet on the baking sheet. I always line my baking sheets with parchment paper – ESPECIALLY when cooking fish – for easy clean up. Stock up!
10 Minute Salmon, 4 Ways:
I love all four ways of preparing salmon equally that I had to share all at once! Let’s look at the four flavor combos I prepared:
Olives and Garlic
Olives are another good source of heart-healthy fats and garlic is anti-bacterial, so we’re just keep on keepin’ on the health benefits with this topping! Combine chopped olives and garlic and voila! Flavor overload and it seems fancy to impress your guests! I prefer to use kalamata olives, but use whatever variety you have on hand or prefer.
Dijon Mustard Topping
Second, is my classic, go-to mustard topping. I kept this version dairy free by using just Dijon mustard, garlic and lemon juice, but you can also add a dollop of plain yogurt in there to increase the creaminess.
Spice Rubbed 10 Minute Salmon
The third variation I hacked from my dad who makes the BEST BBQ salmon! Smoked paprika and coconut sugar (or brown sugar) steal the show, with just a hint of garlic and S & P. OK, so maybe this one is my favorite (but don’t tell the others!).
Simply Baked 10 Minute Salmon
Lastly, I have the simplest salmon with just salt and pepper. Sure, it’s not really a recipe, but sometimes the sides have to take center stage and you want a simply prepared piece of fish. This is when this version comes into play! You can add this over salad, or prep to use in a Salmon Nicoise Salad!
Let’s cook…
Print10 Minute Salmon, 4 Ways
Ingredients
- 4 4-6oz fillets wild salmon, cleaned and dry
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Simple original version:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive and garlic variation:
- 4 olives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Mustard and garlic variation:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Special spice rub variation:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place dry salmon fillets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper (to taste), regardless of topping of your choice.
- Prepare the topping for your salmon by mixing together the ingredients listed under each variation above in a small bowl. The quantities listed in the ingredients above are for 1-2 fillet(s). You can make each variation separately or double/triple for all 4 fillets. For example, to make the olive and garlic topping, mix together the olives and garlic and spread on top of the salmon fillet(s).
- Evenly distribute the topping on the salmon fillets.
- Bake for ~10 minutes in preheated oven or until the thickest part of the salmon is cooked through (fish should turn a light pink color and flake easily). Enjoy warm.
Notes
Note: A 6 oz piece of salmon contains approximately 270 calories, 34g protein, 14g fat (mostly heart-healthy omega 3s!)
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So which one are you choosing for dinner tonight?!
XO
oooo I am eyein’ the paprika and coconut sugar rub one!! These are all delish, salmon is my all time favvv fish!
How’d ya know that’s my faaaave?! Thanks girl! XO