Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon

Smoked paprika roasted salmon is a healthy and easy recipe, and its bold smoky flavor is simply wonderful.

This recipe is one of my favorite ways of preparing salmon fillets (this simple baked salmon with olive oil, garlic and thyme is another good one, and grilled salmon is a summer classic).

I’ve been making it quite often lately, because salmon is so healthy (especially if you use wild-caught salmon), and everyone in my family really enjoys it with smoked paprika.

The ingredients you’ll need

You’ll only need five simple ingredients to make this tasty main dish (exact measurements are included in the recipe card below):

1. Olive oil
2. Kosher salt
3. Garlic powder
4. Smoked paprika
5. Salmon fillets

Does paprika go with salmon?

Yes! Salmon and smoked paprika are two bold flavors that complement each other really well.

I love preparing salmon simply, with butter and sage. But there’s something about the bold flavor of smoked paprika that really enhances the salmon, rather than overpowering it.

Smoked paprika is one of my favorite spices. It really enhances meats and I use it in many recipes, including cheese stuffed meatballs and beef kabobs. While smoked paprika might be a bit too strong flavored for delicate white fish, it is just perfect for salmon.

How do you make smoked paprika roasted salmon?

Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. But like all baked salmon recipes, this is an easy one. Here are the basic steps:

1. Simply brush the salmon fillets with a tasty marinade of olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
2. Then bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes at 425F.

It’s an ideal recipe for weeknight dinners. You don’t even have to defrost the salmon if it’s still frozen! Although you’ll need to cook it for a bit longer if it’s still frozen (see the recipe card for details).

What side dishes go with this recipe?

I like to serve this dish with side dishes that I can bake in the same 425°F oven. So I often serve it with any of the following sides:

• Roasted fennel
• Roasted cherry tomatoes
• Parmesan roasted cauliflower

What about leftovers?

You can keep leftovers of this smoked paprika roasted salmon recipe in the fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days. Reheat them very gently in the microwave on 50% power. Sometimes I flake them cold and use as a salad topping the next day for my lunch.

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Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon

Smoked paprika roasted salmon is a healthy and easy recipe, and its bold smoky flavor is simply wonderful.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: salmon

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, kosher salt, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
• Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin side down. Brush them on both sides with the olive oil mixture. Bake until cooked through, about 25 minutes if cooking from frozen, 15 minutes if cooking fresh fillets.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Paprika Roasted Salmon

Amount Per Serving (1 salmon fillet)

Calories 350 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g 32%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Sodium 360mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 32g 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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