Easy Oven baked Salmon steaks, is a great weeknight meal idea, that takes no time at all. The salmon is flavored by the bed of onion/garlic that it sits on, and all those herbs and spices, topped with lemon, all baked to a caramelized goodness, for an end result that is mouthwatering and spectacular. This is a must try!

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Always inspired by our Italy trips

One thing I love about Italy is how the ingredients inspire us to create simple and delicious food. These salmon steaks were something I had put together at Nicoletta's parents place for lunch. Truthfully, I usually use the salmon fillet, however the salmon steaks are more common in Italy. I am preferring the bone-in as it provides more flavor and moisture, especially roasted with onions and garlic. Absolutely delicious, and today I am sharing this recipe with you.

Ingredients for this Easy Oven baked Salmon steaks

I think you are gong to love how easy today's recipe is, and how little you need to make it happen! Let's look at the ingredient list:

Salmon steaks
Extra virgin cold pressed olive oil
Garlic
Onion
Salt and pepper
Dried oregano
Fresh parsley
Chili flakes
Lemon slices

Here is how we prepare our salmon

Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
First wash and pat dry the salmon steaks. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano, on both sides.
Peel and slice your onion in rounds about an ⅛ of an inch thick. You can use either yellow or white onion, whatever you have on hand.
In a medium size baking dish, one that would fit both steaks in nicely and not crowded, splash in some evo oil enough to coat the bottom of the dish.
Lay in your onion rounds, and garlic, then season with salt and pepper.
Wash and slice your lemon into ⅛ inch rounds.
Place the salmon steaks onto the onions, drizzle with some more evo oil, sprinkle with a pinch of chili flakes, and place lemon slices on top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Put it in the oven, middle rack, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until middle temp on a thermometer reads 125°F-130°F. If you have wild salmon 120°F-125°F.

Take out of oven and let rest 5 minutes. That looks so so good. Love the color.

Time to plate

With a spatula, scoop up one of the salmon steaks. Place on your dish, top with the caramelized onions that it baked on, and sprinkle with more freshly chopped parsley.

Serving suggestions for these Easy Oven baked Salmon steaks

The wonderful thing about salmon is that it pairs well with many things like rice, salad, potatoes, noodles, etc. here are some of our side recipes that would be a great accompaniment with this salmon main:

How about a taste?

I love the sweet aroma of the onions and garlic and how it plays so well with the richness of the salmon. I am going in!

Yum, that salmon is so flaky and moist. The sweetness on that onion hinted with garlic and the herbaciousness and spiciness of the oregano is just perfect with the bold flavor of the salmon, and the lemon just brightens every bite. Don't be afraid to squeeze some of those roasted lemon juices on top.

It is true what they say, anything with the bone in has way more flavor. Just love this salmon. I hope you are enjoying it as much as we are, and thanks for joining me in the kitchen for today's recipe Easy Oven baked Salmon steaks.

Enjoy!