Description
Baked salmon is a quick, flavorful dish that elevates any meal into a gourmet experience. Perfectly flaky and infused with fresh herbs, it’s a crowd-pleaser for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of each fillet.
- Finely chop fresh herbs and sprinkle them over the fish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping in different herbs or trying marinades like teriyaki or spicy sriracha. Store leftover baked salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.