Description
Lemon garlic salmon is a flavorful dish that combines fresh salmon with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the lemon garlic mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic and lemon to taste.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon garlic salmon, baked salmon, healthy salmon recipe