Lemon Garlic Salmon
A quick and elegant dish featuring salmon fillets marinated in lemon juice and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic mixture over the top.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like dill or thyme to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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