Whole30 Lemon Herb Baked Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and nutritious Whole30 Lemon Herb Baked Salmon recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a refreshing blend of fresh dill, parsley, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic, this dish strikes a balance between simplicity and gourmet flavor. The salmon fillets bake to tender perfection in just 20 minutes, absorbing the bright citrus and herbaceous marinade for a truly wholesome and satisfying meal. With minimal prep time and clean ingredients such as olive oil and sea salt, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe aligns beautifully with Whole30 goals while delighting your taste buds. Serve it hot, topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs, for a restaurant-worthy plate that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Zest the lemon using a fine grater and set aside 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half over the salmon fillets. Reserve the other half for later use.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spoon the herb mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, gently pressing it into the salmon with the back of the spoon.
Slice the reserved lemon half into thin rounds and place them on top of each salmon fillet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.5 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2879 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 143.1 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 5% | |
*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.
