Description
Indulge in the best baked salmon recipe that transforms your kitchen into a haven of rich, buttery aromas. This dish features tender, flaky salmon infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. With minimal effort, you can create a stunning meal that’s healthy and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter minced garlic over the fillets and squeeze lemon juice on top. Arrange lemon slices around the salmon.
- Sprinkle chopped dill or parsley on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg