Savory Baked Salmon: Easy Weeknight Delight You’ll Love

This easy Baked Salmon recipe combines fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic for a delightful main dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Main dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 oz Salmon fillets skin-side down for even cooking
2 tbsp Olive oil or substitute with avocado oil

For the Marinade

2 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice using bottled may alter the taste
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Salt kosher salt works best
1 tsp Pepper

For the Fresh Herbs

2 tbsp Fresh dill or parsley dill pairs beautifully with seafood

Equipment

Oven
Baking dish

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until opaque and flaky.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zing!

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