Description
Baked salmon is a culinary delight that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. With its buttery texture, zesty lemon notes, and aromatic herbs, this dish will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Follow this simple recipe for perfectly flaky salmon that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and squeeze lemon juice over them.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with sides like roasted vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg