Lemon Garlic Salmon
An easy, yet elegant recipe that highlights the natural flavors of salmon with a zesty, garlicky hug.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and drizzle the lemon garlic mixture over them.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use wild-caught salmon for better flavor. Experiment with seasonings like smoked paprika or chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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