Description
Baked salmon is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This recipe features tender salmon fillets marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, baked to flaky perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with various sides, making it a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup asparagus or broccoli (for roasting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped dill.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet and coat with the marinade.
- If using vegetables, arrange them around the salmon and drizzle with olive oil and season lightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with extra dill or lemon slices if desired and serve warm.
- 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: 78mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg