Description
This Easy Salmon with Lemon recipe is a delightful way to enjoy tender, flavorful salmon with a zesty lemon twist. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner option that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Lemon Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Lemon Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the lemon mixture generously over the salmon. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the lemon mixture for 15 to 20 minutes before baking.
- This dish pairs perfectly with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
