Oven Baked Salmon
A quick and healthy recipe for perfectly oven-baked salmon that’s tender, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and dill.
- Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a slightly crisp top.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Feel free to customize seasonings with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Leftover salmon can be used in salads, wraps, or pasta dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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