Description
Tender and flavorful broiled salmon fillets with a crisp top and juicy interior, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh chopped dill
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler in your oven and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Brush the olive oil mixture generously over each fillet.
- Broil for 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets.
- Adjust broiling time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- You can substitute dill with parsley or thyme if desired.
- Check salmon doneness with a fork – it should flake easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg