Baked Salmon with Bagel (Print Version)

Tender salmon fillets baked with savory bagel seasoning and fresh lemon for a quick meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless

→ Seasoning & Toppings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2.5 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
04 - 1 medium lemon, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

→ Garnishes

06 - Extra lemon wedges (optional)
07 - Extra fresh dill (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Brush olive oil over all sides of each salmon fillet evenly.
04 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the tops of the fillets, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Place a lemon slice atop each seasoned salmon fillet.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
07 - Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh dill and additional lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The salmon stays moist inside while the seasoning creates this addictive salty-seedy crust that's impossible to stop picking at.
  • It comes together faster than delivery, so weeknight dinners feel impressive without the stress.
  • Everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting for flavor, so you can't really mess it up.
02 -
  • Everything bagel seasoning varies wildly between brands, so taste yours before committing the full amount. Some are salty enough on their own, and some need a little nudge.
  • Salmon size matters more than you'd think. Thicker fillets need the full 15 minutes, while thin pieces can be done in 12, so check early and often rather than guess.
  • That lemon slice on top isn't just pretty, it actually infuses the salmon with subtle flavor as it bakes, so don't skip it just because it's optional in some recipes.
03 -
  • Buy your salmon the day you're cooking it if you can, because that difference in freshness shows up in how quickly it cooks and how clean it tastes.
  • Keep the oven temperature at 400°F because lower heat cooks salmon unevenly, and higher heat burns the outside before the inside is done.
  • Toast your everything bagel seasoning in a dry pan for thirty seconds before using it if it's been sitting in your cabinet for months. It wakes up the flavors and reminds you why you loved it in the first place.

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