Description
This healthy baked salmon recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor from fresh herbs and lemon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Brush the olive oil mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 34
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