Description
Oven baked salmon is a delightful dish that combines flaky, tender fish with vibrant herbs and zesty lemon, bringing restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, each bite promises to be a savory journey that impresses everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 112mg