Broiled Salmon

Not only is broiled salmon quick and easy, but it’s the best way to get perfectly golden, crispy skin with a delicate flakey interior. 

Why this recipe works

Broiled salmon crisps up in 10-13 minutes leaving behind a gorgeous crispy skin that crackles as you cut into it while the interior remains tender and succulent, just the way salmon should be.

So, why broil salmon instead of baking it? Broiling uses top-down heat to cook food and because the salmon is closer to the heat source, it cooks quicker and yields even crispier skin compared to baked salmon. Both baked, roasted, and broiled salmon leave you with flakey, tender filets and the cooking method you use truly comes down to preference. 

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SALMON – This recipe is for a whole 2 pound center cut salmon filet. You can cut it into smaller filets if you’d like, just keep an eye on them under the broiler. We prefer to cut it into filets after broiling.

MARINADE – We used our salmon marinade, which really locks in flavor after marinating for an hour. It’s a simple mixture of butter, garlic salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. It also helps tenderize and provide moisture. Instead of our marinade, you can season the salmon however you like. Salt and pepper works great!

How to Make Broiled Salmon

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1. Marinate the salmon using our salmon marinade recipe for one hour, or season however you’d like.
2. Preheat oven to the broil function.
3. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Place marinated salmon on the baking sheet.
5. Place oven rack in the center position.
6. Place baking sheet in oven and broil 10-13 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve broiled salmon with roasted red potatoes and roasted asparagus as we did or swap it out with a side of rice, baked potatoes, lemon couscous, broccoli, carrots, or green beans. Enjoy warm.

More Ways To Cook Salmon

• Grilled Salmon
• Roasted Salmon
• Poached Salmon
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Sous Vide Salmon
• Instant Pot Salmon

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Broiled Salmon

Broiled salmon crisps up in 10-13 minutes leaving behind a gorgeous crispy skin that crackles as you cut into it while the interior remains tender and succulent, just the way salmon should be.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

1 hour hr 13 minutes mins

Calories: 322

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds center cut salmon
• ▢ 1 recipe Salmon Marinade or simply season with salt and pepper

Things You’ll Need

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  Baking sheet
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  Vinyl gloves

Before You Begin

• Nutrition facts do not include the marinade.
• Instead of our marinade, you can season the salmon however you like. Salt and pepper works great! If you opt out of the marinade, you can reduce the total time by one hour.
• Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in a 275F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

Instructions

• Marinate the salmon using our salmon marinade recipe for one hour, or season however you'd like.
• Preheat oven to the broil function.
• Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place marinated salmon on the baking sheet.
• Place oven rack in the center position.
• Place baking sheet in oven and broil 10-13 minutes. Remove from oven and slice into 4 filets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 filet) | Calories: 322cal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 1111mg | Vitamin A: 91IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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