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Baked Salmon Recipe

Easy Baked Salmon Recipe with Fresh Lemon & Herbs Delight

This Baked Salmon Recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious option for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Juicy and rich
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use an olive oil spray to cut calories if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Lime juice works well as an alternative
For the Seasoning
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, garlic powder can expedite prep time
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or Parsley Chopped, dried herbs can be used instead
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings that enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Salmon Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the salmon, then sprinkle with salt and pepper, and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
  4. Scatter minced garlic across the fillets and sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with additional lemon juice and fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overbaking to ensure the salmon remains moist; check for flakiness at the 12-minute mark. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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