This 5-ingredient oven baked diced salmon is the kind of low-effort dinner that saves busy weeknights. You simply add raw diced salmon pieces to a roasting pan with a few inexpensive pantry staples, then let the oven do the work. The result is tender, flavorful salmon with a glossy savory coating that tastes like you put in far more effort than you actually did, which is exactly the kind of meal that earns a permanent spot in a regular dinner rotation.
Serve this salmon over steamed white rice, brown rice, or fluffy quinoa to soak up the flavorful juices in the pan. It also pairs really well with roasted broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or a simple cucumber salad for something fresh and crisp. If you want to stretch the meal a bit further for a family dinner, add warm dinner rolls or a quick side of noodles.
5-Ingredient Oven Baked Raw Diced Salmon
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds raw salmon, skin removed and cut into bite-size cubes
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly oil an oven-safe roasting pan or baking dish if needed for easy cleanup.
2. Add the diced salmon pieces to the roasting pan in an even layer so they cook evenly.
3. Drizzle the soy sauce, olive oil, and honey over the salmon, then sprinkle the garlic powder evenly across the top.
4. Gently toss everything together right in the pan until the salmon is well coated, then spread the pieces back into a mostly even layer.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through, opaque, and flakes easily with a fork. If you like a little extra color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.
6. Spoon the salmon and its pan juices over rice or your favorite side and serve right away.
Variations & Tips
Use maple syrup instead of honey: If that is what you have in the pantry, it works beautifully here and gives the salmon a slightly deeper sweetness. It is an easy swap when you are trying to make dinner without an extra grocery run.
Add a little heat: A pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha can wake up the flavor if your family likes a spicy-sweet dinner. Add it with the other sauce ingredients before baking.
Do not overbake: Because the salmon is cut into small pieces, it cooks quickly. Start checking at the 12-minute mark so it stays moist and tender instead of drying out.
Make meal prep bowls: This salmon keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days, making it great for quick lunch bowls with rice and vegetables. Pack the pan juices along with it so everything stays flavorful when reheated.
Try different vegetables on the side: This recipe is especially handy with whatever produce you already have, like zucchini, snap peas, or roasted carrots. Keeping the salmon simple makes it easy to pair with almost anything.