Description
This Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and savory herbs complements the tender salmon fillets beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 4 lemon slices
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the salmon: Spoon the marinade evenly over each salmon fillet. Top each with a lemon slice.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 15 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
