Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs recipe! Bursting with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and a medley of fresh dill and parsley, this dish pairs the natural richness of salmon with light, refreshing flavors. Prepared in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. The salmon fillets are gently baked under a foil cover to ensure tender, flaky perfection, with an optional crisp finish for added texture. Perfect for a quick family meal or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, this recipe is a wholesome, flavorful option that’s rich in Omega-3s and irresistibly delicious. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a light grain like quinoa for a complete, nutrition-packed meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets into the baking dish, skin-side down.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets.
Zest the lemon and juice it. Sprinkle the lemon zest and juice over the salmon.
Mince the garlic cloves, and sprinkle the minced garlic over the salmon.
Chop the fresh dill and parsley, then sprinkle them generously over the salmon pieces.
Season the salmon with salt and black pepper.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the salmon moist during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking for a slightly crispy top.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh herbs and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.5 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 4371 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 174.5 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 3296 mg | 70% | |
*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.
