This Broiled Salmon recipe is flavorful and prepared quickly in your oven, for a tender and flaky meal ready in minutes. Try today!
If you liked my Baked Salmon Recipe, then this broiling method is sure to become another go-to Seafood Dinner. It’s delicious, easy, and so quick.
Sabrina’s Broiled Salmon Recipe
Broiling is a great and quick cooking method for a weeknight meal. It creates a lightly crisp top, while leaving the interior fish moist and buttery. This Broiled Salmon makes the perfect main course, and you can complete the meal with classic and easy dinner sides like Roasted Broccoli or Sautéed Green Beans with Mashed Potatoes. And picking out the best filet is easy when you read my tips below.
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Ingredients
- 6 salmon filets , 6 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil and line baking pan with foil.
- Add the filets to the foil, skin side down.
- Mix the butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and paprika in a small bowl, then brush it over the salmon.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on the top rack about 12-18 inches from the top of the oven.
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Chef’s Note
When I choose my salmon, I look for vibrant, firm pieces that spring back when pressed, and don’t look gray or mushy. They should have a clean and slightly ocean-like smell, without being overly fishy or sour smelling. When broiling, I try to find filets that have a fairly even thickness throughout.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
While great as leftovers, this is best served fresh to enjoy the slightly crisp top and flaky insides.
How to Store
- Serve: After broiling, it can stay good at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
- Store: Wait to cool, then package it in an airtight container to store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Seal recipe tightly to freeze it for up to 6 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating and serving it.
FAQs
There’s one simple trick to know when you’re done broiling salmon. When you take it out of the oven, press down gently on the flesh with a fork. If the meat flakes, then it’s done cooking. This also applies to other cooking methods.
Place the piece of salmon skin-side down. This is important because the skin acts as a protective layer between the baking sheet and the rest of the meat. Since the skin is facing the pan it’s also able to crisp up and tastes absolutely delicious.
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