Easy Oven Baked Salmon Recipe

Last Updated on January 30, 2023 by Anne-Marie

Looking for diabetic baked salmon recipes? Then you'll love this easy oven-baked salmon recipe.

Servings of easy oven baked salmon on a white plate.

Why this recipe works

This diabetic-friendly salmon recipe comes from my longtime contributor, Holly Clegg.

Not only is this 5-ingredient recipe simple to make, but since it's baked in the oven, there's no need to fire up the grill.

And this delicious recipe only takes 25 minutes to make.

Since it's gluten-free and ideal for low-carb keto diets, it'll become one of your favorite salmon recipes.

You can find more of Holly Clegg's trim& TERRIFIC® recipes at The Healthy Cooking Blog.

Check out Holly's trim& TERRIFIC™ cookbooks on Amazon, too!

Ingredients

  • ground cinnamon
  • salt and ground black pepper
  • light brown sugar or Swerve Sweetener, Brown
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • salmon fillets

How to make this recipe

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line baking pan with foil.

2. In a resealable plastic bag, mix together brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and season to taste. Add salmon filets, coating all over, and pat in seasoning.

3. Transfer to the prepared baking tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until baked salmon flakes easily.

4. Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Oven baked salmon with a brown sugar glaze on a white plate.

Why I love oven-baked salmon

By Holly Clegg

Does cooking salmon intimidate you? Then you have to try my five-ingredient effortless, delicious salmon recipe. It's from my cookbook, Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle at Any Age - 200 Simple and Sassy Recipes.

Season the salmon, pop it in the oven, and have a terrific one-pan dinner ready in minutes!

Line your baking tray or pan with tin foil for easy cleanup.

Also, try adding some vegetables on the side of the pan for roast vegetables to serve with the baking salmon.

If you love healthy salmon recipes, try this Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil Recipe.

FAQs

Substitutes

Light brown sugar: You can use regular brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.

Watching your blood sugar? Or about calories or carbs? Then use your favorite sugar substitute. I like Swerve Sweetener, Brown and Truvia Sweet Complete Brown.

Choosing a salmon filet

When choosing a salmon filet, look for a firm filet that springs back when touched. It shouldn't be mushy or fishy-smelling. Additionally, you should look for bright-colored flesh.

Fresh salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Otherwise, choose frozen salmon since it will keep longer.

Should you buy farm-raised or wild-caught salmon? Farm-raised salmon is more affordable and easier to find at the grocery store.

Wild salmon has a richer flavor and firmer texture but is more expensive. Ultimately, your decision will come down to taste preference and budget constraints.

How to serve

You can serve this flavorful fish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or some homemade tartar sauce.

Try these low-carb side dishes for a delicious meal:

  • Oven Roasted Vegetables (use low-carb veggies like peppers, green beans, cauliflower, and fresh garlic cloves)
  • Looking for diabetic baked salmon recipes? Then you'll love this easy oven-baked salmon recipe.

    Servings of easy oven baked salmon on a white plate.

    Why this recipe works

    This diabetic-friendly salmon recipe comes from my longtime contributor, Holly Clegg.

    Not only is this 5-ingredient recipe simple to make, but since it's baked in the oven, there's no need to fire up the grill.

    And this delicious recipe only takes 25 minutes to make.

    Since it's gluten-free and ideal for low-carb keto diets, it'll become one of your favorite salmon recipes.

    You can find more of Holly Clegg's trim& TERRIFIC® recipes at The Healthy Cooking Blog.

    Check out Holly's trim& TERRIFIC™ cookbooks on Amazon, too!

    Ingredients

    • ground cinnamon
    • salt and ground black pepper
    • light brown sugar or Swerve Sweetener, Brown
    • chili powder
    • ground cumin
    • salmon fillets

    How to make this recipe

    1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line baking pan with foil.

    2. In a resealable plastic bag, mix together brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and season to taste. Add salmon filets, coating all over, and pat in seasoning.

    3. Transfer to the prepared baking tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until baked salmon flakes easily.

    4. Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Oven baked salmon with a brown sugar glaze on a white plate.

    Why I love oven-baked salmon

    By Holly Clegg

    Does cooking salmon intimidate you? Then you have to try my five-ingredient effortless, delicious salmon recipe. It's from my cookbook, Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets to Sizzle at Any Age - 200 Simple and Sassy Recipes.

    Season the salmon, pop it in the oven, and have a terrific one-pan dinner ready in minutes!

    Line your baking tray or pan with tin foil for easy cleanup.

    Also, try adding some vegetables on the side of the pan for roast vegetables to serve with the baking salmon.

    If you love healthy salmon recipes, try this Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil Recipe.

    FAQs

    Substitutes

    Light brown sugar: You can use regular brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.

    Watching your blood sugar? Or about calories or carbs? Then use your favorite sugar substitute. I like Swerve Sweetener, Brown and Truvia Sweet Complete Brown.

    Choosing a salmon filet

    When choosing a salmon filet, look for a firm filet that springs back when touched. It shouldn't be mushy or fishy-smelling. Additionally, you should look for bright-colored flesh.

    Fresh salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Otherwise, choose frozen salmon since it will keep longer.

    Should you buy farm-raised or wild-caught salmon? Farm-raised salmon is more affordable and easier to find at the grocery store.

    Wild salmon has a richer flavor and firmer texture but is more expensive. Ultimately, your decision will come down to taste preference and budget constraints.

    How to serve

    You can serve this flavorful fish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or some homemade tartar sauce.

    Try these low-carb side dishes for a delicious meal:

    More awesome recipes from Holly Clegg

    Copycat Popeyes Blackened Chicken Tenders Recipe (Keto)

    Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad

    Easy Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad Recipe

    Cabbage Roll Casserole Crock-Pot Recipe

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    Are you a huge fish fan? What's your favorite delicious fish recipe?

    Yield: 2 SERVINGS

    Easy Oven Baked Salmon Recipe

    Oven baked salmon on a white plate.

    Looking for diabetic baked salmon recipes? Then you'll love this easy oven-baked salmon recipe.

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or Swerve Sweetener, Brown
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 2 6-ounce salmon fillets

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line baking pan with foil.
    2. In a resealable plastic bag, mix together brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and season to taste. Add salmon, coating all over, and pat in seasoning.
    3. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until baked salmon flakes easily.
    4. Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    2

    Serving Size:

    1 fillet

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 386Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 474mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 38g

    Nutritional information is automatically calculated per the ingredients list. Serving size may not be accurate. Please double-check with your preferred nutritional app for the most accurate information.

    Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 lean meat

    Recipe and photographs used with permission of the guest contributor.

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    This cooked up so well. I Holly’s original Trim and Terrific cookbooks and all the recipes are wonderful. I want like to try some new recipes from her newer books, too.

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