I make this dinner twice a week, and yes, it literally contains 3 ingredients; and one of them is optional! If you have not tried Tajin yet, you are in for a treat. It is a Mexican seasoning that combines chile peppers, salt, and lime. It has a very mild chile heat, and a very sour/tangy flavor that complements salmon beautifully. Our 3 Ingredient Roasted Salmon Prepped in 5 Minutes will become a weekly meal for you, too.
How To Prep This Salmon in Less Than 5 Minutes
It really takes less than 5 minutes:
- Optional: Drizzle an oven-proof skillet with a little oil, to prevent salmon skin from sticking. I use a cast-iron pan.
- Place salmon, skin side down, in pan.
- Sprinkle with Tajin. I just do a generous sprinkle. Use the images to help guide you.
- Place in cold oven. Roast until flesh has a whisper of translucency. (In my oven it is about 20 minutes for a 1-pound (445 g) salmon filet that is about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick.
Are Chiles Low FODMAP?
When folks tell us that they think the low FODMAP diet is boring and tasteless, we say, check out all of the amazing spices and herbs you can use! Like chiles. Many have been lab tested and have low FODMAP serving sizes. Check out these articles:
- How To Add Flavor to Low FODMAP Cooking
- Low FODMAP Garlic & Onion Substitutes
- All About Chile, Chili & Chilli & The Low FODMAP Diet
Here is a look at our key ingredient, Tajin:
How Do You Roast Salmon?
You will notice that I start the fish in a cold oven, set the temperature to 425°F (220°C), and just about when the oven has come up to that hot temperature, the salmon is done.
This roasting time is going to vary, depending on how your oven pre-heats, so use the visual cues as your primary way to assess doneness.
How To Check If Salmon Is Done
I never use a thermometer for this dish, and once you have cooked it a few times, you will be able to tell whether it is done by touching the salmon and feeling the level of firmness, or by inserting a thin knife, prying the flesh apart a tiny bit, and looking inside. You want the flesh to be opaque, but still have a slightly dark, moist, translucency in the very center.
You can use an instant read thermometer if you like, in which case, remove the salmon from the oven when it hits 125°F (52°C). Allow it to rest for about 3 minutes, and you will be rewarded with perfect salmon.
Let’s Make Dinner FAST!
Drizzle oil in heavy skillet to coat bottom.
Place salmon filet in skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle all over with Tajin.
Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Cook until salmon is just opaque, with a slightly translucent center, about 20 minutes. Ovens vary, so go by visual cues.
Rest salmon for 3 minutes and serve.
3 Ingredient Roasted Salmon Prepped in 5 Minutes
I make this dinner twice a week, and yes, it literally contains 3 ingredients; and one of them is optional! If you have not tried Tajin yet, you are in for a treat. It is a Mexican seasoning that combines salt, chile peppers and lime. It has a very mild chile heat, and very sour/tangy flavor that complements salmon beautifully.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons oil, any kind, optional
- 1- pound (445 g) salmon filet, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick
- Tajin, about 1 teaspoon
Preparation:
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Drizzle oil in heavy skillet to coat bottom. Place salmon filet in skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle all over with Tajin and set oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Roast until salmon is just opaque, with a slightly translucent center, about 20 minutes. Ovens vary, so go by visual cues. Rest salmon for 3 minutes and serve.
Notes:
Tips
You can use a neutral vegetable oil to drizzle in the pan, or if you have Low FODMAP Garlic-Infused Oil on hand in a neutral oil base, you can use that too.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more. For a more detailed explanation, please read our article Understanding The Nutrition Panel Within Our Recipes.
This recipe is the FASTEST dinner we make – and the tangy lime Tajin is simply crave-able!