Easy BBQ salmon is a 2-ingredient recipe that can be grilled or oven roasted. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for meal prepping healthy lunches!
So, I kind-of have a thing for BBQ sauce.
I LOVE the stuff! Not just for brushing onto meats, but also as a dip all kinds of things, from chicken tenders to meatballs to potato wedges.
I've shared my BBQ chicken burgers, BBQ chicken quinoa salad bowls and sausage pineapple kabobs with BBQ sauce. (I even make a BBQ cheddar turkey meatloaf!)
Today I'm sharing my easy BBQ salmon, which I have to admit, is kind-of a silly recipe.
I mean, it's just BBQ sauce brushed on salmon that's then roasted and served. #spoileralert #sosimple
But we make it ALL the time and we really love it, so I felt like I should bring it to you!
Sometimes simple is needed, right?
Another thing I really love about this BBQ salmon recipe is that it's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner but also can be prepped ahead and used for grain bowls, salads and wraps later in the week.
Check out this BBQ salmon salad, which is what I always make with any leftovers.
Plus it features my very favorite fish - salmon! Check out these impressive health benefits of salmon. You'll want to put it on the menu weekly!
(Just last week I shared my honey lime salmon. Just as delicious and nearly as easy. )
OK, let's get cooking.
Recipe Notes:
Salmon: I always buy wild caught salmon. It's loaded with more nutrients than farm-raised and has better flavor I think.
BBQ sauce: You'll want a good quality BBQ sauce for this recipe. I suggest looking for one that doesn't have high-fructose corn syrup. (Sadly, many still do.)
I use a plain/original-style BBQ sauce but you could certainly change this up and use a flavored BBQ sauce.
Cook method: I usually roast our salmon but you could grill this as well if you prefer.
If you really love BBQ sauce like I do, you can brush it with some extra sauce after it's cooked or only use part of the sauce before baking and save the rest for serving. (Be sure to avoid cross-contamination.)
Next time you're in a pinch, I hope you'll turn to this easy BBQ salmon recipe. It's simple but always hits the spot!
Have a great week friends!
XO,
Kathryn
Easy BBQ salmon
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz.) salmon filets
- ½ cup prepared BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
- Place salmon on baking sheet and brush each filet with about 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce. (See notes.)
- Bake salmon for 10-15 minutes or until desired doneness (it will depend on the thickness of your salmon).
- Serve for dinner or use for salads, wraps and grain bowls.
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Notes
Nutrition
Last thing, here's a few ideas for easy sides to go with this salmon if you are looking to round out your meal.
Side dishes to serve with BBQ salmon:
- Super simple spinach salad
- One-pan cheesy potatoes and green peas
- One-pot broccoli cheese brown rice
- Wild rice salad with mango and cilantro
- Green beans with mustard butter sauce
It's so versatile, it can be served with all kinds of sides!
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