Description
This baked lemon salmon recipe is a simple, healthy dinner packed with flavor from garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon. It’s oven-baked in foil for easy cleanup and incredibly juicy results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- 4–6 lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat the salmon dry and place the fillets skin-side down on the foil.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the lemon garlic mixture and top with lemon slices.
- Wrap the foil loosely around the salmon to form a sealed packet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should be 135–145°F).
- Optional: Broil uncovered for 2–3 minutes to add color.
- Remove from oven and let rest a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- Let the salmon come to room temperature before baking for even cooking.
- Don’t overdo the lemon juice—it can make the fish watery.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Add a pat of butter before broiling for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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