Description
Baked salmon is a delightful dish that delivers flaky, tender fish infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this simple recipe transforms your kitchen into a haven of mouthwatering aromas and memorable flavors. With minimal prep and maximum impact, baked salmon becomes not just a meal, but an experience to savor and share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper, then top with lemon juice.
- Scatter chopped dill or parsley over the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let it rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add lemon slices on top of the salmon before baking. Experiment with different herbs or marinades such as honey or soy sauce for variety.