Description
A simple, elegant dish featuring flaky baked salmon infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs—perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Herb Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix herb mixture: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush evenly with the herb mixture.
- Add lemon slices: Top each fillet with a lemon slice.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temp of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg