Rosemary Garlic Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Rosemary Garlic Salmon recipe, a perfect harmony of bold, fresh flavors and simplicity. Tender salmon fillets are infused with a fragrant marinade of zesty lemon, minced garlic, and aromatic fresh rosemary, then roasted to perfection for a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven, this nutritious dish strikes the ideal balance between gourmet and convenience. Finished with a vibrant garnish of fresh parsley, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfectly paired with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice, this baked salmon recipe is a quick, healthy meal that will impress family and guests alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (approximately 6 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 large (minced) Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons (finely chopped) Fresh rosemary
- 1 large (zested and juiced) Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to create a marinade.
Brush the marinade generously over the salmon fillets, ensuring an even coating on each piece.
Allow the salmon to rest for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors while the oven continues to preheat.
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the fillets.
Once done, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Garnish the salmon with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.7 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2916 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 144.4 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*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.
