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Baked Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo Recipe

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This baked salmon recipe features fresh salmon fillets topped with a flavorful sun-dried tomato and herb mayonnaise. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a perfect healthy dinner option blending American and Mediterranean flavors.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 fillets fresh salmon, 6 oz each, center cut, even pieces

Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo Topping

  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3-4 garlic cloves (3 if large), minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
  • Optional: dash red pepper flakes

Seasoning and Oil

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the salmon.
  2. Prepare Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo: In a bowl, combine the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, minced garlic, dried oregano, chopped fresh basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well to create a flavorful topping.
  3. Prepare Baking Sheet and Salmon: Coat a small baking sheet with a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Place the salmon fillets skin side down on the sheet. Lightly sprinkle each fillet with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Apply Topping: Evenly spread the sun-dried tomato mayonnaise mixture over the top of each salmon fillet, covering the surface.
  5. Bake Salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 15-17 minutes. For fillets about 1 ½ inches thick, 15 minutes is sufficient; cook slightly longer if thicker.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and sprinkle with additional freshly chopped basil before serving. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Salmon can be substituted with halibut or cod if preferred.
  • This recipe can also be cooked in an air fryer at 400°F for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Make ahead tip: Fish can be stored in the fridge up to 1 day before baking. Do not season with salt until just before cooking. Keep refrigerated on a small sheet pan.
  • Look for sulfite-free sun-dried tomatoes, either freshly dried or packed in oil, to enhance flavor and quality.
  • When air frying, cook at 400°F for about 10 minutes for optimal results.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
  • Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Low Salt

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