Baked Salmon
Baked salmon is a delicious and healthy meal, perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender texture and zesty lemon notes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 fillets salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Use pre-minced garlic for convenience.
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed Lemon slices for garnish
- as needed Fresh herbs (such as dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the olive oil mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Place lemon slices on top of the salmon.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side of veggies or rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap portions tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.