How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon and bacon are two classic ingredients that everyone seems to love, so why not combine them in a delicious and flavorful dish? Bacon-wrapped salmon is a surprisingly simple and yet impressive dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight meal. The salty, crispy bacon complements the tender, flaky salmon perfectly, creating a culinary experience that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Salmon is known for being a heart-healthy fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ pound bacon, cut in half

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 salmon filets

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet liberally with olive oil.
  • Place the salmon fillets onto the baking sheet skin-side-down. Sprinkle the fillets with garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Lay the bacon strips over the fillets to cover completely. Do not overlap the bacon strips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is no longer translucent in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven on to broil and cook until the bacon has crisped, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 487mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 452mg