Baked Salmon
A delicious and easy-to-make baked salmon recipe that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
- Season the salmon fillets skin-side down, drizzle with olive oil, and rub gently.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets.
- Add lemon slices on top of each fillet, followed by fresh herbs if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily.
- Let it rest for a few minutes after baking.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the salmon for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner recipe
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