Baked Salmon Bagel Seasoning (Printable)
A flavorful baked salmon dish enhanced with zesty seasoning and fresh lemon slices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 skin-on or skinless salmon fillets, 6 ounces each
→ Seasoning & Toppings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2.5 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
04 - 1 medium lemon, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
→ Garnishes
06 - Extra lemon wedges (optional)
07 - Extra fresh dill (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light coat of cooking spray.
02 - Dry the salmon fillets thoroughly using paper towels and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Brush olive oil evenly over all sides of each salmon fillet using a pastry brush.
04 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the tops of the fillets, pressing gently to ensure adhesion, then place a lemon slice on each fillet.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill and extra lemon wedges if desired, then serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's genuinely ready in twenty minutes, no rushing or cheating involved.
- The everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting, so you feel like you cooked something fancy when you basically just pressed a button.
- Somehow manages to taste indulgent while being packed with protein and omega-3s, which means you can actually enjoy it guilt-free.
02 -
- Drying the salmon is non-negotiable if you want the seasoning to actually stick and the crust to develop.
- Every oven runs differently, so start checking at 12 minutes because overcooked salmon is dry salmon and there's no coming back from that.
- The everything bagel seasoning already contains salt, so taste before adding more or you'll end up with something that tastes like the ocean.
03 -
- Buy your salmon the same day you plan to cook it, and don't be afraid to ask the person at the fish counter for their recommendation on which fillets look best.
- If you're cooking for people with different tastes, brush the oil and seasoning on half the fillets and leave the other half plain so everyone gets what they want.