Description
A festive dish featuring salmon, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole salmon (about 4–5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean and gut the salmon if not already done.
- Place the salmon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Place lemon slices inside the cavity of the salmon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: christmas salmon