Texas Roadhouse Baked Salmon (Print Version)

Juicy salmon fillets baked in savory spices, finished with butter, lemon, and fresh parsley.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (approximately 170 g each), skin on or off as preferred

→ Spice Rub

02 - 1.5 teaspoons paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
07 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Finish

11 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil the surface.
02 - In a small bowl, blend together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Evenly brush both sides with olive oil.
04 - Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of the fillets, pressing gently so seasonings adhere.
05 - Place seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Adjust time for thicker fillets as needed.
07 - Remove from oven. Immediately brush each fillet with melted butter and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve with remaining lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and ready in less than thirty minutes
  • Uses simple pantry spices for maximum flavor
  • Salmon stays moist and flaky every time
  • Great for meal prep leftovers taste just as good the next day
02 -
  • High in protein and omega three fatty acids
  • Gluten free and naturally low carb
  • Works with either fresh or frozen salmon fillets
03 -
  • Use a digital instant read thermometer to check doneness salmon is ready at one hundred and forty five degrees in the center
  • Do not overbake salmon or it will turn dry always start checking for doneness at the minimum time
  • Pat fish dry before seasoning to help the spices stick and create a delicious crust

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