Oven Baked Salmon

Ingredients:

• 1 (2-2 1/2 pound) whole salmon, skin-on preferred

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted or olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Swerve brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon ground paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place the salmon, skin side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Crimp the edges of the foil around the salmon to make what appears like a boat to catch the juices when baking.

3. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix. Evenly brush the butter mix onto the salmon.

4. Bake the coated salmon until it reaches your preferred doneness, between 125-145 degrees F, about 15-22 minutes. Should flake easily with a fork.

5. Allow the cooked salmon to rest for 5 minutes after baking.

6. Serve with rice and a veggie. I like serving the leftovers with a chickpea noodle pasta or mac-n-cheese!