Description
A delightful recipe for the best baked salmon that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. Tender salmon fillets marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce and baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner!
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Marinade:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
Lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the marinade.
- Bake Salmon: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with lemon slices and parsley, then serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- Pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
