How to Make Easy 5-Ingredient Roasted Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a favorite among seafood lovers for its rich, buttery flavor and versatility in cooking. This Easy 5-Ingredient Roasted Salmon recipe is sure to become a go-to dish for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. With just five simple ingredients, this recipe delivers a delicious and satisfying meal that can be on the table in no time.

Salmon is renowned for its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health and overall well-being. Additionally, it is...

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons molasses
  • 1 (2.5 pound) salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  • Stir butter and molasses together in a small bowl.
  • Lay salmon, skin-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Spread butter mixture evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle with Greek seasoning and drizzle with ½ of the lemon juice.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and serve.
  • Nutrition

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 284mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Potassium: 598mg