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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
Place a lemon slice on top of each salmon fillet for added flavor and presentation.
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).
Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Garnish each fillet with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the salmon with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*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.
