Baked Salmon
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of baked salmon, where each tender fillet is infused with rich flavors and complemented by a zesty lemon finish. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe ensures a beautifully flaky texture that will impress your guests and satisfy your palate. With minimal effort and maximum taste, you can create a dish that shines both in flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each fillet and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving.
- Serve alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 112mg