Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon
Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant and healthy Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon recipe, a perfect balance of simplicity and bold flavors. Featuring tender salmon fillets brushed with a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a touch of paprika for subtle heat, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is rewarding to eat. Each fillet is topped with a slice of lemon and baked to perfection, delivering a juicy, flaky texture with every bite. Garnished with fresh parsley, this quick oven-baked salmon is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Pair it with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a meal that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is a shining example of how minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques can create a truly unforgettable dish.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (approximately 6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 4 pieces lemon slices
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Step 4
Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 5
Place a lemon slice on top of each salmon fillet for added flavor and presentation.
Step 6
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Step 7
Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish each fillet with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 9
Serve the salmon with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (802.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1671.5 |
| Total Fat 118.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 272.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2913.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 143.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 50.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 217.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories