This easy baked salmon recipe is perfect for any weeknight year-round! We incorporate a lot of salmon into our dinner routine because it’s very easy to make and a great (and tasty!) source of protein to end the day. One thing that makes this recipe Queen of Quick Cooking approved is the seasoning. I use a premade seasoning called Rub with Love Salmon Rub to cut down on time and maximize flavor.
What I Love About this Easy Baked Salmon Recipe
Here are some of my favorite things about this recipe:
- It’s so easy to prepare and throw in the oven while you prepare side dishes.
- It’s a great source of protein and healthy fats. Keep reading for the full Eastern and Western nutrition benefits.
- It incorporates balanced food energetics through yin and yang cooking.
- It goes very well with a variety of side dishes.
- It’s an opportunity to use my all-time favorite fish seasoning by Rub with Love!
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Suggested Side Dishes for This Baked Salmon Recipe
As I mentioned above, this baked salmon recipe can be paired with so many different side dishes. You can bake it as a one-pan meal with roasted vegetables like broccoli and grape tomatoes. You could also serve it alongside some cheesy portobello mushrooms like these. Some of my other favorite sides include seared oyster mushrooms, sweet potatoes with feta and a nice chopped salad (which is especially delicious in the summer months). No matter which side you choose, this baked salmon recipe will not disappoint!
Chinese Nutrition of Salmon
- Warming effect on the body’s energy
- Sweet flavor (the flavor associated with the earth element and the season of late summer)
- Tonifies qi and blood, meaning that it helps balance life force energy and blood
- Supports the stomach and spleen
- Promotes healthy digestion
- Strengthens body constitution. Learn more about your body constitution here.
Western Nutrition of Salmon
- One 3.5oz serving of salmon contains about 200 calories, 25g protein, 8g fat and 0g fiber and carbohydrates.
- Great source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Helps decrease inflammation and supports brain function
- High in vitamin B12, which helps regulate the central nervous system
- Good source of potassium, which helps manage blood pressure and reduce risk of stroke.
- High in selenium, which has been shown to support healthy bones and reduce thyroid antibodies.
Are you ready to give this Queen of Quick Cooking easy baked salmon recipe a try? Give it a taste and let me know what you think in the comments!
Queen of Quick – Easy Baked Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 4-8 Salmon fillets
- Olive oil
- Rub with love seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place whole salmon or fillets on a parchment or aluminum foil lined pan
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Generously add Rub with Love Salmon rub over the salmon
- Bake at 425 degree for 15-20 minutes or until cooked
- For thicker fillets they may an additional 5-10 minutes
Notes
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Sources: Healthline.com, chinesenutrition.org, tcmfoodtherapy.net.
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