Description
This Easy Salmon with Lemon recipe is a quick and flavorful way to prepare salmon. The zesty lemon and garlic complement the tender fish perfectly, making it a great choice for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Lemon Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping:
- lemon slices
Garnish:
- fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or by greasing a baking dish.
- Mix lemon mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare salmon: Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the lemon mixture over the fillets and top each with a lemon slice.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Thicker fillets may require additional time.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve hot with preferred sides.
Notes
- Great when served with roasted vegetables, rice, or a green salad.
- Can be grilled or pan-seared, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- For added richness, consider adding a pat of butter to each fillet before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
