Description
Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together the freshness of salmon with the zesty brightness of lemon and aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its flaky texture and vibrant presentation, each bite delivers a delightful burst of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- 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: 90mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg