Description
Baked salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms any dinner into a special occasion. This easy recipe highlights the natural richness of salmon, enhanced with lemon and herbs for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillet (skin-on preferred)
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Minced garlic
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillet in the dish; drizzle with olive oil, then season with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Scatter fresh herbs over the fillet and top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving; enjoy with vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 108mg