I’ve always believed that a good salmon dinner can rescue even the dreariest of days. This baked salmon recipe is one I keep coming back to, not only because it’s easy, but because it tastes like something from a seaside bistro. Picture this: tender, flaky sockeye salmon baked to perfection, then covered with a velvety lemon garlic sauce that clings to every bite. You don’t need to fuss or flip—it’s all done in one baking dish while you’re free to set the table or pour yourself a glass of something crisp. The aroma alone is worth making it. I first whipped this up on a weeknight when I had frozen salmon in the freezer and very little patience for elaborate cooking. By the time the oven timer chimed, I had a dinner that looked like it belonged on a magazine cover. If you’re looking for salmon dinner ideas that won’t make you break a sweat, this recipe for baked salmon has you covered. Whether it’s fresh sockeye or one of your frozen salmon recipes baked straight from the freezer, the result is always rich, bright, and deeply satisfying. For me, it’s become one of those go-to salmon dinner recipes I know I can trust every single time.