Description
A simple and flavorful dish that combines garlic and lemon to elevate succulent salmon fillets, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic lemon mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Roast the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish the roasted fillets with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure your salmon is as fresh as possible for the best flavor and texture. You can experiment with herbs like dill or thyme for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg