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Baked Lemon Herb Salmon

Baked Lemon Herb Salmon: A Flavorful 25-Minute Delight

Enjoy a succulent Baked Lemon Herb Salmon, packed with flavor and healthy omega-3s in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on or skinless
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or melted butter
For the Herb Mixture
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 whole Lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 pinch Smoked Paprika optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • Small bowl
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice.
  4. Add chopped parsley, dill, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  5. Coat each salmon fillet with the herb mixture.
  6. Place the fillets onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before garnishing.
  8. Garnish with additional herbs and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and ensure to pat the salmon dry before applying the herb mixture.

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