Description

Texas Roadhouse Style Baked Salmon is a bold, flavorful dish featuring a smoky, spicy rub and fresh lemon juice. It’s a quick, healthy meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests, with minimal cleanup required.

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon slices (for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make a spice rub.
Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Coat each fillet generously with the spice rub.
Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after baking.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 300°F or microwave on medium power in short bursts.
Great cold in salads or grain bowls.
Can be meal prepped for easy weeknight meals.
Swap oregano with thyme or dill for variety.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 275
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg