Description
Baked salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that effortlessly transforms an ordinary meal into a culinary delight. With its buttery flavor and flaky texture, this oven-baked recipe is perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. Drizzled with zesty lemon butter and sprinkled with fresh herbs, each bite is an aromatic experience that’s sure to impress. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this baked salmon will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper over the fillets.
- Add chopped dill or parsley on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Squeeze more lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg