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Linda S. Smith

Baked Salmon

A quick and healthy baked salmon recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions, featuring fresh herbs and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) Can substitute with basil or tarragon.
Optional Sides
  • 1 cup Vegetables for a side Such as roasted asparagus.
  • 1 cup Rice for a side Fluffy rice enhances the meal.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice over each fillet.
  4. Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs on top of the fillets.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
  2. Serve with vegetables or rice as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. For longer preservation, freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.

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