Description
This Oven BBQ Salmon is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender, flaky salmon glazed in smoky BBQ sauce and roasted to perfection. It’s juicy, bold, and ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for busy nights or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cut into individual servings if desired
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce (more if needed)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or other oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon pieces on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush each piece of salmon generously with BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce for a personalized flavor.
- Line your baking sheet to make cleanup quick and easy.
- Don’t overbake—check for doneness at 12 minutes to avoid drying out the fish.
- This recipe works well with other fish like trout or cod too.
- Pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg