Baked Salmon with Lemon
A simple and flavorful baked salmon recipe featuring fresh lemon juice and herbs, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the lemon mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice and do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender. You can also add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
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