Spicy Baked Salmon

A friend gave me a fresh kokanee, and I wanted to try something new. I actually followed reviewers suggestions and baked it at 500 for 15 minutes and loved it. Delicious and fast to prepare! Recipe courtesy of bigoven.com.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 18  ounces salmon fillets
• 1  garlic clove
• 2  tablespoons onions, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pepper, freshly ground
• 3⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Combine all seasoning ingredients and spread over the surface of the salmon.
2. Bake (skin side down) in a 350 oven for 20 to 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
3. If you're grilling it, do so over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
4. Do not turn the salmon over.