Description
Baked salmon is a quick and elegant dish that turns any meal into a culinary celebration. With its flaky texture and zesty flavor profile, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Simple to prepare yet impressive to serve, it features fresh herbs and a citrusy finish that will delight your taste buds. Gather your family around the table and enjoy a delicious salmon dish that promises to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over fillets and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dill.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with additional dill or lemon slices if desired, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 112mg