Perfectly Baked Salmon 

This recipe transforms a simple salmon fillet into a succulent and flavorful dish. By combining fresh ingredients and a few herbs, you can achieve a moist, flaky salmon that's both healthy and delicious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a family meal, this recipe is sure to impress.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6–8 ounces each)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Lemon wedges, for serving

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

3. Mix Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

4. Coat Salmon Fillets: Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the marinade generously over each fillet, ensuring it's well-coated.

5. Bake Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate)

• Calories: ~350 kcal

• Protein: ~40g

• Fat: ~20g

• Carbohydrates: ~2g

• Fiber: ~0g

• Sodium: ~100mg