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Baked salmon with mayo on a blue plate with a half of lemon in the background.
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5 from 29 votes

Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo Recipe: Easy And Creamy

This easy baked salmon with mayo and parmesan cheese is rich and flaky. Made in only 15 minutes, it's the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight dinner but it still works for special occasions too. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon with mayo, baked salmon with mayonnaise and parmesan cheese
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large fresh salmon filets skin on
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Prep the salmon by washing it and tapping it dry with a paper towel.
    2 large fresh salmon filets
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying it with cooking spray.  Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
    ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Mix well.
  • Place salmon filets on your prepared oiled baking sheet skin side down.
  • Bake salmon for 8-10 minutes or until salmon is pink, flaky, and browned a bit on top.
  • Flake the salmon with a fork to check doneness.

Notes

Bake time will depend on the thickness of your filets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 20.6g | Fat: 12.7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg