Spring Thyme Salmon
Brighten up your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Spring Thyme Salmon — a quick, elegant main dish that’s loaded with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe combines succulent salmon fillets with a fragrant thyme and garlic-infused olive oil rub, topped with aromatic lemon zest for a refreshing citrus twist. Baked to perfection in under 20 minutes, the salmon is tender, flaky, and bursting with flavor. Pair it with roasted asparagus for a perfectly balanced meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Packed with fresh ingredients and requiring minimal effort, this recipe is a go-to choice for healthy, seasonal dining.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
- 1 bunch asparagus (optional side)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest, minced garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to form a herb mixture.
Step 4
Brush the herb mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring even coverage.
Step 5
If using asparagus as a side, trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears and place them around the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle them with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 6
Bake the salmon and asparagus in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork and is cooked through.
Step 7
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve the salmon immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Step 8
Enjoy your Spring Thyme Salmon with a light salad, roasted potatoes, or the optional asparagus.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (944.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1014.3 |
| Total Fat 56.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2770.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.2g | |
| Protein 112.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 125.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 865.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories