Broiled Salmon Recipe

This simple Broiled Salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked fish with minimal effort.  I like to flavor this with my homemade Salmon Rub, but it’s tasty with just salt and pepper.

I have to admit that salmon and other seafood were rarely on the menu at our house.  It’s not that Jorge and I aren’t fans of seafood, we just tend to cook meat at home and save seafood for when we dine out.  This changed during the summer of 2025 when I found out that my cholesterol was high, and even more so when I learned that high cholesterol runs in the family!

Shortly after my doctor’s visit, I added salmon into our weekly protein rotation.  After testing a number of different cooking methods (searing, grilling, roasting, slow-roasting), I figured out that broiling is my preferred option.  It strikes the perfect balance between flavor and ease of cooking, while consistently reaching the desired texture.  Continue reading for the recipe.

To make Broiled Salmon, you simply place salmon fillets on a baking sheet and drizzle them with a little olive oil (this helps them brown).  Season with salt and Salmon Rub (or just pepper), and pop them under the broiler for 9 to 10 minutes.  And that’s it!

Broiling uses high, direct heat from above, which helps the salmon cook quickly while developing a lightly caramelized crust.  The finished salmon is tender and buttery with a sweet-savory exterior.  Cooking the salmon under the broiler also keeps your kitchen clean (no splattering from a skillet) and keeps lingering fish smells to a minimum.  When preparing salmon regularly, this method has all bases covered.

Just an FYI, I am not a medical professional or a dietitian.  The technical information provided in this article is based on research that I’ve done (see sources).  I do struggle with depression and anxiety, and I’ve managed to get both under control with the help of medication, exercisec and changes to my diet.

Since changing my diet, I’ve managed to get my cholesterol back into a healthy range. While researching how food choices may influence mental health, I learned that omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon and other fatty fish) have been associated with a reduced risk of depression and may help support overall brain function.

Salmon is also a good source of magnesium, an essential mineral that helps to regulate nerve function and mood. Some research suggests that adequate magnesium intake may be linked to a lower risk of depression and improved mental well-being!  Here are some other recipes to help boost omega-3 and magnesium consumption:

Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Herbed Avocado Spread

Avocado Toast 5 Ways

Brown Rice and Lentils (recipe coming soon!)

Lentil Salad

Broiled Salmon Recipe

by Brandon

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 14 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients

  

• 4 to 6 fresh salmon fillets (skin on or off is fine)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Salmon Rub (optional)
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat a broiler to high and place an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. If you are using skinless fillets, grease the baking sheet with a little olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
• Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down and evenly spaced out. Drizzle salmon with olive oil, then a sprinkling of salt. Finish with an even dusting of your favorite salmon rub or freshly ground black pepper.
• Transfer baking sheet under the broiler, and cook until the salmon starts to develop a little color on top and flakes easily when pierced with a knife (about 9 minutes).*
• Remove skin if needed and enjoy immediately.

Notes

* I like my salmon medium-rare. This means the top will be firm and opaque, while the center will be on the rare side. It will still have a little shine to it.

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Brandon

I’m Brandon: food explorer, recipe curator, cocktail shaker, dessert lover. Kitchen Konfidence is how I document my time spent in my favorite space, the kitchen. Did you make a recipe? Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can see the how it went!