Baked Salmon Everything Bagel Seasoning (Printable View)

Flaky baked salmon topped with savory everything bagel spice for a quick and healthy dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless

→ Seasoning & Toppings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2½ tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
04 - 1 medium lemon, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

→ Garnishes

06 - Extra lemon wedges
07 - Extra fresh dill

# How-To Steps:

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 place them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Brush each fillet with olive oil on all sides.
04 - Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets, gently pressing to adhere.
05 - Top each fillet with a lemon slice.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh dill and additional lemon wedges if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting, so you can make restaurant-quality salmon without fussing.
  • It's genuinely fast enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve guests.
  • The combination of crispy seasoning and tender fish feels indulgent, not like something you're eating because it's healthy.
02 -
  • Pat that salmon completely dry or the seasoning won't adhere properly—I learned this the hard way when a wet fillet left me scraping seasoning off the pan.
  • Everything bagel seasoning brands vary wildly in salt content, so taste a tiny bit before committing to 2½ tablespoons, and you can always sprinkle more on at the table.
  • Don't overbake it or you'll lose that tender, buttery center that makes this dish worth making in the first place.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, scale this up fearlessly—just give each fillet equal space on the baking sheet so they bake evenly, and add a minute or two if they're thicker than six ounces.
  • Everything bagel seasoning can vary by brand, so some contain sesame and poppy seeds while others lean more savory—taste yours first and adjust the amount to match your preference.

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