Spring Thyme Salmon
Brighten up your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Spring Thyme Salmon — a quick, elegant main dish that’s loaded with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe combines succulent salmon fillets with a fragrant thyme and garlic-infused olive oil rub, topped with aromatic lemon zest for a refreshing citrus twist. Baked to perfection in under 20 minutes, the salmon is tender, flaky, and bursting with flavor. Pair it with roasted asparagus for a perfectly balanced meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Packed with fresh ingredients and requiring minimal effort, this recipe is a go-to choice for healthy, seasonal dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
- 1 bunch asparagus (optional side)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix together the fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest, minced garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to form a herb mixture.
Brush the herb mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring even coverage.
If using asparagus as a side, trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears and place them around the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle them with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Bake the salmon and asparagus in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork and is cooked through.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve the salmon immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy your Spring Thyme Salmon with a light salad, roasted potatoes, or the optional asparagus.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2770 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 112.9 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 866 mg | 18% | |
*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.
