Description
Baked salmon is a delectable and nutritious dish that brings the ocean’s bounty straight to your table. With its flaky texture and vibrant flavors enhanced by fresh herbs and zesty lemon, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant occasions. In just a few simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends. Ready to elevate your cooking game? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
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- 2 fresh salmon fillets (wild-caught recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or substitute with parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze lemon juice over them. Season generously with garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for two minutes, then serve garnished with lemon wedges or additional dill.
- 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: 86mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg