Description
This Baked Salmon recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to prepare salmon fillets in the oven. The combination of lemon, garlic, and dill creates a delicious marinade for the salmon, resulting in a moist and tender fish dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon slices and fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the salmon: Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet or in a baking dish. Brush the marinade evenly over each fillet.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
