Easy Roast Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Roast Salmon recipe, a quick and healthy meal that’s bursting with citrusy, herbaceous flavor. Perfectly seasoned with a marinade of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley, these tender salmon fillets roast beautifully in just 12 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy schedules without compromising on taste. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients like olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this recipe stays true to its name—easy, yet elegant. Serve it as a light, protein-packed entrée paired with roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad for a wholesome meal the whole family will love. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking for a nutritious new favorite, this oven-roasted salmon is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (5-6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole (zested and juiced) lemon
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
Brush the marinade generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring it's evenly coated.
Allow the salmon to sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors (optional but recommended).
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (62.8°C).
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with additional fresh parsley or a lemon wedge and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.9 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2822 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 119.5 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
