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The BEST Baked Salmon Recipe (Easy + Quick)

This Baked Salmon recipe delivers 40 calories per serving with complete protein data for tracking. Prepares 6 servings using stovetop methods in minimal time. Incorporate this as a flexible side or base protein when building meals around your daily macro targets.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Brown sugar(15g)
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Paprika, Ground(8g)
  • Garlic powder(8g)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salmon
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position.
  2. 2In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. 3Place the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side down. Brush the salmon with the olive oil, then rub it with the spice mixture until completely coated.
  4. 4Bake for 12 to 15 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition — Per Serving

40

calories

0g

protein

3g

fat

Carbohydrates
4g
Saturated fat
0.4g
Sodium
2 mg
Dietary fiber
0.6g

6 servings per batch · ~8g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does The BEST Baked Salmon Recipe have per serving?

This recipe entry shows 0g protein and 40 calories per serving, which indicates the nutritional data is incomplete or incorrectly entered in the system and needs to be corrected.

How long does The BEST Baked Salmon Recipe take to prep?

The recipe is labeled as quick prep and makes 6 servings, though the incomplete macro data should be verified before relying on this recipe for your meal plan.

Is The BEST Baked Salmon Recipe suitable for my macros?

The nutritional information for this recipe appears to be missing or inaccurate in the PrepForge database and should be updated with correct salmon protein and calorie content before using it for macro tracking.

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