Oven Baked Salmon 

This oven baked salmon recipe delivers a moist, flaky fillet with minimal effort. Seasoned with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, it's a quick and healthy main dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of sides. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this method ensures your salmon turns out perfectly every time.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.

2. Prepare Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared dish.

3. Season: Drizzle the lemon juice over each fillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Evenly distribute the minced garlic and chopped herbs on top.

4. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

5. Serve: Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 300 kcal

• Protein: 34g

• Carbohydrates: 1g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Sugars: 1g

• Fat: 18g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 90mg

• Sodium: 150mg

• Potassium: 800mg

• Calcium: 20mg

• Iron: 1mg