How to Make Cheesy Baked Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a multitude of ways. Whether you’re grilling it, pan-searing it, or baking it, salmon always delivers a wonderful flavor that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and sauces. Today, we’re bringing you a recipe for Cheesy Baked Salmon that will take your love for this fish to a whole new level.

This recipe takes the natural buttery flavor of salmon and elevates it with a rich and gooey cheese topping. The result is a d...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 6 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place salmon on a large piece of foil and season with garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Seal foil around salmon. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with Cheddar cheese and green onions, and continue baking for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and fish is easily flaked with a fork.
  • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 48g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 300mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 794mg