Description
A bright, flavorful baked salmon dish with lemon and garlic, perfect for a quick, healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 large lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Zest the lemon and then juice it; set aside.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the lemon garlic marinade over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like dill or thyme before baking.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon garlic salmon, easy recipes
