Lemon Garlic Salmon
A quick and flavorful lemon garlic salmon recipe that brings gourmet taste to your weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 4 cloves of minced garlic, the zest of 1 lemon, and the juice of the same lemon in a small bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the lemon garlic mixture over the salmon fillets evenly.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use wild-caught salmon for the best flavor. Do not overcook; it should remain slightly pink in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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