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Baked Salmon with Lemon

Juicy Baked Salmon with Lemon: Your Quick Dinner Delight

This Baked Salmon with Lemon is a simple and elegant dish, ready in just 30 minutes and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon fresh or thawed for best results
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or avocado oil as a substitute
For the Zitzy Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1 medium Lemon sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano or fresh oregano/thyme
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease your baking dish with olive oil or line with parchment paper.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange sliced lemons on top of the salmon.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, checking for doneness at 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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