Description
🍋🔥 This Lemon and Garlic Baked Salmon is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish packed with protein and omega-3s, perfect for a nutritious meal! 🍽️✨
🧄🥂 With its zesty lemon, savory garlic, and tender, flaky texture, this easy recipe is a must-try for busy weeknights or impressing guests! 🌿👌
Ingredients
Salmon fillets
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic cloves, minced
Butter, melted
Salt
Black pepper
Italian herbs or dill
Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375-400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly grease it.
3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
4. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and preferred herbs.
5. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Brush the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon.
7. If using foil, fold it over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is flaky and opaque.
9. For a crispier top, broil for the last 2 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh herbs and additional lemon slices if desired.
12. Serve with vegetables, rice, potatoes, or salad as a side.
13. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
Brush the salmon generously with the lemon garlic butter sauce to keep it moist and flavorful while baking.
Bake the salmon in foil packets to lock in the juices and enhance the tenderness of the fish.
For a crispy finish, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International