Description
Baked salmon is a simple, healthy, and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare. With just a few ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, you can create a moist, tender salmon fillet perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh dill or parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the fillets.
- Rub the minced garlic onto the top of the salmon.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Optional: Add fresh dill or parsley on top for extra flavor.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
Thicker salmon fillets may require up to 18–20 minutes of baking.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.To reheat, use the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes; avoid microwaving.Try marinating the salmon for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.Vegetables like asparagus or cherry tomatoes can be roasted alongside the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
