Roasted Tarragon Garlic Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Roasted Tarragon Garlic Salmon, a deliciously simple recipe that’s brimming with fresh, bold flavors. Perfectly flaky salmon fillets are generously brushed with a vibrant marinade of minced garlic, freshly chopped tarragon, zesty lemon juice, and a kick of paprika, then roasted to perfection in just 15 minutes. The combination of aromatic herbs and citrusy brightness makes this dish irresistibly flavorful while keeping it delightfully light and healthy. Ideal for busy evenings, this recipe is quick to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve it with roasted vegetables, a hearty grain like quinoa, or a crisp green salad for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal that’s wonderfully satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to form a flavorful marinade.
Brush the marinade evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring the tops are well coated.
Let the salmon sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors while the oven finishes preheating.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh green salad. Garnish with additional fresh tarragon, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.7 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 4367 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 175.1 g | 350% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 3316 mg | 71% | |
*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.
