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Deliciously baked salmon fillet served with lemon and herbs

Lemony Baked Salmon

This lemony baked salmon is a quick, reliable dinner that's perfect for any occasion, featuring a bright olive oil-lemon marinade and a short bake time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) Skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons lemon juice Fresh is best
  • 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dried herbs Thyme or dill suggested
  • 1 slices Lemon slices for garnish
  • to serve as needed Vegetables (broccoli or asparagus) or rice for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Pat each fillet dry with paper towels; remove excess moisture for better browning.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the fillets skin-side down if the skin is on.
  5. Brush the marinade evenly over each fillet, leaving a little aside for optional basting.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  2. Remove from the oven and let the fillets rest for 3 to 5 minutes to allow carryover cooking.
  3. Serve with lemon slices and your chosen sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mg

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor; bottled works in a pinch. Skin-on fillets help keep the meat moist and make handling easier on the sheet pan. For a crisp top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.

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