Baked Salmon
A simple yet flavorful baked salmon recipe that transforms a piece of fish into a culinary delight with lemon and spices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the seasoning mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Don’t overcook: Keep an eye on the salmon! It’s done when it flakes easily with a fork. For the best flavor, choose fresh salmon over frozen whenever possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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