Description
This Quick & Easy Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and savory herbs creates a delicious marinade for the tender salmon fillets. Baked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed (about 24oz (680g) total)
Lemon Garlic Butter:
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- 4 lemon slices
- Extra herbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
- Make lemon garlic butter: Melt butter and olive oil, then add garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Pour over salmon.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Special tools: Rimmed Baking Sheet, Silicone Baking Mats or Parchment Paper, Small Saucepan or Skillet, Instant-Read Thermometer
- If using frozen salmon, thaw completely before starting.
- Other fish options: Cod or halibut can be used instead of salmon.
- Roasting vegetables: You can roast vegetables alongside the salmon. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Herb variations: Customize the herbs to your liking for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
