Best Baked Salmon

This baked salmon recipe is simple yet flavorful, featuring salmon fillets marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and dried basil. The salmon bakes tender and moist, with a fresh, aromatic taste—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons light olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, dried basil, salt, and pepper.

2. Place salmon fillets in a glass or ceramic baking dish.

3. Pour the marinade over the salmon, coating evenly.

4. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning occasionally.

5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

6. Place salmon on a large piece of aluminum foil, spoon marinade over, and fold foil into a sealed packet.

7. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

8. Carefully open the foil packet and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 400 kcal

• Total Fat: 24g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 70mg

• Sodium: 600mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 2g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0g

  • Sugars: 0g

• Protein: 45g

• Vitamin C: 2mg

• Calcium: 20mg

• Iron: 1mg

• Potassium: 800mg