Description
Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with refreshing lemon and aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also promotes health, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in no time, leaving your kitchen filled with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 large lemon (juiced and sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and pour the marinade evenly over them.
- Arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, drizzling any leftover marinade over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg