The Best Baked Salmon Recipe: Juicy and Easy for Everyone
A simple and delicious way to prepare baked salmon that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and dill.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of vegetables or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Leftover salmon can be flaked and used in salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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