Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this Best Baked Salmon recipe. Tender salmon fillets are marinated in a flavorful mix of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and spices, then baked to perfection. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon slices and fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush the marinade over each fillet generously.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- Pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
