Texas Roadhouse Style Baked Salmon (Printable)

Flaky salmon with buttery lemon-pepper glaze and smoky notes

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless or skin-on, pin bones removed

→ Marinade & Glaze

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
05 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges, for serving
15 - Extra chopped parsley (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, and brown sugar until well combined.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down if using skin-on fillets.
04 - Brush each fillet generously with the butter-lemon mixture, coating all sides.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
06 - Turn the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a slightly caramelized, restaurant-style finish (watch closely to avoid burning).
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that fancy restaurant flavor with just 10 minutes of prep time
  • The butter-lemon glaze keeps the salmon incredibly moist while creating a gorgeous caramelized finish
02 -
  • Don't marinate longer than 30 minutes—the lemon acid will start to break down the salmon texture
  • The internal temperature should reach 145°F, but I usually pull it around 140°F since it keeps cooking
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before baking
  • Invest in a good pastry brush—it makes applying the glaze so much easier and more even

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