Description
Salmon lovers rejoice with this Texas Roadhouse-style baked salmon that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Seasoned with a zesty blend of spices and baked to flaky perfection, this dish delivers a mouthwatering meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 (6 ounces) salmon fillets
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Thoroughly dab each 6-oz salmon fillet with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture and guarantee a crisp surface.
- Blend 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp thyme, and ¼ tsp cayenne in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously dust both sides of your salmon fillets with the spice mixture, gently pressing to help seasonings adhere.
- Position your oven rack in the middle and warm the oven to precisely 400°F.
- Select a large cast-iron skillet and heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat for exactly 2 minutes.
- Carefully nestle seasoned salmon into the hot skillet with skin facing upward, allowing it to sear undisturbed for 3 minutes.
- Slide the entire skillet into the preheated 400°F oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until salmon reaches a safe 145°F internal temperature.
- Carefully extract the skillet and drop 2 tbsp butter around the fish, letting it melt and create a rich sauce.
- Slice your lemon and squeeze fresh juice directly over the salmon just before serving.
- Allow salmon to rest quietly for 2-3 minutes, helping the internal juices redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Always pat salmon completely dry to get that signature crisp exterior that seals in moisture and flavor.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon fillets with firm flesh and a bright color for the best results.
- Heating the skillet before adding salmon creates a beautiful golden sear that locks in delicious flavor and helps prevent sticking.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all seasonings are certified gluten-free and substitute butter with olive oil if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg