Description
This baked salmon recipe is simple, healthy, and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Layer lemon slices over each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- If using frozen salmon, make sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg