Description
Oven Baked Salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that brings together tender salmon fillets, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create an impressive meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or brush with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Let rest briefly, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg