Baked Salmon
A quick and nutritious baked salmon recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, offering flavor and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skin-off according to preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (or fresh dill if available)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.
- Make the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dill in a small bowl.
- Coat the salmon fillets in the baking dish with the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve the salmon, allowing it to rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crisp, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes of cooking.