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    Home / Entrees / Broiled Salmon

    Broiled Salmon

    June 19, 2018 by Ingrid Beer 41 Comments

    Healthy and delicious, this broiled salmon with blistered garlic tomatoes is surprisingly fuss-free and simple!

    Broiled Salmon

    Broiled Salmon with Garlic Tomatoes, Succulent and Simple

    Meaty, rich, and wonderfully versatile, salmon has always been a favorite fish to cook with, especially during my personal chef days when healthy recipes were always a top priority.

    Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B, and potassium, which is why it's considered one the most heart and brain-healthy proteins one can enjoy.

    And because it wonderfully (and quickly) takes on the flavors of a marinade or dry rub like nobodies business, it's also a pleasure to cook with as well!

    I enjoy searing it in a pan, grilling it for a salad, and glazing it...

    But probably my absolute favorite way to prepare salmon is to broil it, because this method is extremely fuss-free and easy—my favorite way to cook!

    Tasty broiled salmon truly requires only a generous sprinkle of seasoning and about 10-12 minutes in the oven.

    And if you really want to take the flavors up a notch, pair it with some pan-blistered tomatoes sauteed with garlic and sprinkled with basil, and you've got a succulent restaurant-quality broiled salmon recipe fit for either a special occasion or a quick week-night fix!

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    How to Broil Salmon, a Few Basic Steps

    I personally prefer to purchase skinless salmon fillets when I'm looking to broil, but you could certainly use a large fillet, or even slice that up into portions as needed, once broiled.

    1. I begin by drizzling a little olive oil over top, sadding some salt and pepper, some dried herbs (I love Italian seasoning for this recipe), a pinch or two of paprika, and perhaps even a hint of cayenne for spice; and if I have the time and desire a deeper flavor, I allow the salmon to marinate for about 20-30 minutes, though this is not absolutely necessary.
    2. I turn my oven's broiler on high, adjust my oven rack so that it sits in the center of the oven, and allow the oven to heat up for a few moments.
    3. I lay the seasoned salmon fillets on a prepared baking sheet, and place this into the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through yet still moist, juicy, and succulent. (If you like your salmon a bit more “rare” in the middle, as some folks do, you can broil it for about 9 minutes. Alternately, if you prefer it more well-done, broil for 13-14 minutes.)
    4. Place the broiled salmon onto your serving platter or directly onto plates, and enjoy just as it is, maybe with some lemon and your favorite sides, or with some blistered garlic tomatoes found in the recipe below!

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    Tips & Tidbits for Broiled Salmon:

    • Skinless salmon fillets for ease: Choose skinless salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) for convenience; or, have the seafood department prepare the salmon for you if only large pieces are available.
    • Marinate for extra flavor: If you have an extra 20-30 minutes (you can even marinate overnight), allow the salmon to marinate in the seasoning to create a little extra flavor; however, this is not totally necessary.
    • Put your broiler on “high”: If you have an option for your broiler settings, choose “high”, and adjust your rack to be in the middle of your oven, not too close to the broiler nor too far—you'll create a nice crust with the higher setting.
    • Good accompaniments: Feel free to serve your favorite sides with this delicious broiled salmon recipe. I love to go in a more “rustic” direction, so I really enjoy this recipe for asparagus and roasted potatoes (for which you can use either fingerling potatoes or yellow/red baby potatoes).

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    Recipe

    Broiled Salmon

    by Ingrid Beer

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    This succulent recipe for broiled salmon with blistered garlic tomatoes is simple yet flavorful, perfect for an easy week-night meal with some gourmet flair!

    Yield: Serves 4

    Nutrition Info: 513 calories

    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook time: 12 minutes

    Ingredients:

    • 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
    • Olive oil (about 5 tablespoons, divided use)
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • Pinch cayenne pepper
    • 6 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
    • Squeeze of lemon
    • ¼ cup basil leaves, torn or julienned to sprinkle over top
    • Chopped parsley, to sprinkle (optional)

    Preparation:

    -Adjust your rack to the center position in your oven, turn your oven broiler on “high”, and line a baking sheet with foil.

    -Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet, and drizzle over about 2 tablespoons worth of the olive oil, a couple of pinches of salt and black pepper, the paprika and the Italian seasoning, and the pinch of cayenne, and rub the seasoning into the fillets.

    -Place the baking sheet into the oven for about 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through yet moist and juicy.

    -While the salmon cooks, place a skillet over medium-high heat, and drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil; add in the thinly sliced garlic and saute it in the hot oil for a couple of minutes, until it becomes aromatic and a golden-brown; remove the garlic from the oil carefully with a spoon, and place into a small ramekin to hold.

    -Into the same skillet add in the halved cherry tomatoes, along with a couple of pinches salt, pepper, and some red pepper flakes (if using), and saute the tomatoes in the hot oil for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften and blister, and become juicy; turn off the heat and add back into the pan the garlic, stir to combine with the tomatoes, and give a little squeeze of lemon juice; spoon the mixture into a bowl and keep warm.

    -When the salmon is cooked, place it onto a serving platter, and spoon over top the blistered garlic tomatoes, and sprinkle over the basil and parsley; serve with lemon if desired, as well as your choice of sides.

    Cook's Note: This post has been updated with even more love! And new photos!

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    About Ingrid Beer

    Ingrid obtained her Culinary Arts degree in 2005 after graduating with honors from the California School of Culinary Arts (Le Cordon Bleu program) in Pasadena, CA.

    She has had the pleasure and privilege of being the Executive Chef for two substance abuse facilities in Malibu, Ca., as well as a personal chef for private clients.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Natalie

      March 23, 2012 at 6:22 am

      This is my kind of meal! I love salmon! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    2. Jennie

      March 23, 2012 at 11:15 am

      This salmon is absolutely beautiful. My mouth is watering just looking at it.

      Reply
    3. Villy @ For the love of Feeding

      March 24, 2012 at 1:17 am

      I looove salmon! I could eat it every other day really.:D Looks delicious!

      Reply
    4. Debs @ The Spanish Wok

      March 24, 2012 at 10:02 am

      This sounds and looks awesome, especially the tom/basil relish.

      Thanks, have pinned it for another day.

      Reply
    5. Dahlia (DetroitTokyo)

      March 24, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Love this meal! I pair oven roasted salmon & asparagus often. I'll give it a try with your flare 🙂

      Reply
    6. Monica

      March 31, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      This salmon dinner looks amazing! Can't wait to try it with my family!

      Reply
    7. Liz @ YUM at first bite

      April 06, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      I made this for dinner this week and it was delicious! The tomato relish added a nice texture combination with the salmon and the lemon was a perfect addition. Next time I'll have to make the potatoes and the asparagus with your recipe. Looking forward to trying some more of your recipes.

      Reply
    8. Mary

      April 28, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      Made this tonight for dinner! A Freakin Mazing!!

      Reply
      • thecozyapron

        April 28, 2012 at 11:00 pm

        Hi Mary, thanks so much for taking some time to come back and comment on your experience with the recipe!

        Reply
      • Peaceful Jeanie

        July 12, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        I served tomatoes over fish atop jasmine rice for my guys and over mixed greens for myself. Three thumbs up!

        Reply
        • The Cozy Apron

          July 12, 2021 at 7:21 pm

          Fantastic, Jeanie! So happy all of you enjoyed this recipe!

          Reply
    9. Jody

      May 03, 2012 at 9:00 pm

      I made this tonight and my husband and I LOVED it. I bet the tomatoes like a bruchettta. Next time... Thanks!

      Reply
      • thecozyapron

        May 04, 2012 at 9:25 am

        Hi Jody, thank you for coming back to comment on the recipe. I definitely agree that the relish would make a really tasty toast topper!

        Reply
    10. Iris

      May 11, 2012 at 9:01 am

      An elegant, delicious meal! I made this for a small dinner party and they loved it. 🙂

      Reply
      • thecozyapron

        May 11, 2012 at 11:27 am

        Hi Iris, thanks for coming back to share- this is a good recipe to choose for a little dinner gathering, so I'm happy you all enjoyed it.

        Reply
    11. Alicia

      July 14, 2012 at 11:31 am

      This was dinner last night. This was amazing! Very simple, delicious. I will definitely make this again sometime 🙂

      Reply
      • thecozyapron

        July 14, 2012 at 8:34 pm

        Hi Alicia, thanks for coming back to share your experience—so glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    12. Toya

      August 23, 2012 at 8:53 am

      I loved this dish! I made it yesterday!!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        August 23, 2012 at 11:25 am

        That's funny, Toya! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    13. Leena Johnes

      September 26, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      yummy!

      Reply
    14. Olga's Flavor Factory

      November 16, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      I tried this recipe tonight and my husband and I both loved it! So simple to prepare and tasted perfect. The blistered garlic tomatoes pair beautifully with the fish, adding some acidity and freshness. I served it with Couscous and Green Beans. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    15. Evette

      January 26, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      Made this today. Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        January 27, 2013 at 8:43 am

        Excellent, Evette - thanks for coming back to share!

        Reply
    16. Kellie

      March 16, 2013 at 9:37 am

      Beautiful! Love your site.....your recipes, your pictures, and your words!! I look forward to following you!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        March 17, 2013 at 8:08 am

        Aw, that's precious Kellie! Thank you so much for that. So glad you're enjoying the blog!

        Reply
    17. Danielle

      October 12, 2013 at 6:20 am

      This meal was so AMAZING! Bistro with white tablecloth worthy! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        October 13, 2013 at 6:55 pm

        Danielle, thank you for such kind comments - I appreciate that very much! And I'm thrilled that this recipe was easy to follow, and that you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    18. Jennifer

      December 04, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      I found your site though a friend on Pintrest and started wandering, I have this pinned to try soon since my boyfriend loves salmon. Question, have you tried this with any other fish? I'm not a big salmon fan myself but this sounds so yummy I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks for a wonderful blog.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        December 05, 2013 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Jennifer, and thanks for your comments! To answer your question about perhaps using another fish, you can always try something like Tilapia - more mildly flavored, and excellent for this. And I would pan-sear it for about 4 minutes per side at medium-high heat, instead of broiling. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    19. Anonymous

      March 02, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      I made this for dinner tonight and my husband couldn't believe I made this. He is a chef, so it's pretty hard to please him. This recipe is top notch, and besides prep, is really easy to make. Thank you!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        March 02, 2015 at 7:56 pm

        That's wonderful! So glad you both enjoyed this, and I appreciate that you came back to share your experience!

        Reply
    20. Olya

      April 11, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      I've made this dish twice now and it's by far the best salmon meal I have ever made. My husband, who used to be a chef, could not believe I made this. He is hard to please. Thank you for this amazing meal!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        April 12, 2015 at 1:25 pm

        Fantastic, Olya! 🙂

        Reply
    21. Melissa

      November 17, 2016 at 5:53 am

      This salmon dish was delightful--it literally melted in our mouths. My only change: I sprinkled the tiniest bit of sugar on top of the salmon before putting it in the oven. Thanks for the love and full bellies, Ingrid.

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        November 18, 2016 at 12:25 am

        Melissa, so wonderful that you made this recipe of ours! Glad you enjoyed! It's my pleasure to share some love, and thank you for partaking in it. 🙂

        Reply
    22. Cyndi

      June 29, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      This is a wonderful dish! I loved everything about it. The salmon was delicious. The blistered garlic tomatoes complemented the fish perfectly. This recipe will be in regular rotation at my house. Thank you!

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        July 01, 2018 at 1:49 pm

        Hi Cyndi, thanks so much for letting me know the recipe was a tasty success! So glad you enjoyed, and that it'll be a part of your meal rotation. Happy cooking!

        Reply
    23. Donna

      July 26, 2018 at 6:12 am

      Hello - I made this salmon and it was delicious! I added avocado to the tomatoes. Yum! Thanks

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        July 26, 2018 at 9:40 am

        Donna, that sounds super tasty! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, and thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    24. Donna

      April 07, 2020 at 6:48 am

      Hello - I have made this salmon and it is delicious! One question - can you grill this recipe? and do you have any suggestions for that preparation? Thanks

      Reply
      • The Cozy Apron

        April 07, 2020 at 9:32 am

        Hi Donna, so glad to read you enjoyed the recipe!

        Great question, and yes, you can grill the salmon.

        If using an indoor grill pan, then I suggest you grill roughly 4 minutes per side, on a medium-high heat. (You can go a minute or two longer if you prefer your fish more "done", or if the fillets are thicker—just use your judgement.) The nice thing about salmon fillets is that you can see them start to become opaque, and can sort of judge the doneness and flip them over once they're opaque about halfway up.

        I think you could use this method for an outdoor grill as well, just make sure to oil it well so that your fish doesn't stick to the grates.

        Hope this offers a little help, and I hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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