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Baked Salmon Fillet with Lemon

Here is an easy baked salmon fillet recipe. Tender and flavorful salmon fillet are baked on a sheet pan and served with a delicious arugula avocado salad.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb baby potatoes halved
  • 2 fennels sliced
Arugula Avocado Salad
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 Persian cucumbers chopped
  • 1/2 shallot diced
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F / 204C. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
  2. Mix lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Put the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush the fillets with the olive oil lemon mixture. 
  4. Place the halved potatoes and sliced arugula in a large bowl and mix with the remaining olive oil lemon juice mixture. Spread them around the salmon fillets. 
  5. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Salad:
  1. In a bowl, toss arugula, tomatoes, cucumber and diced avocado. 
  2. Mix diced shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil and spices. Pour the dressing on the salad.
  3. Toss the salad with the dressing. 
  4. serve with baked salmon fillets. 

Notes

  • Always make sure not to over bake salmon. You want to salmon to be flaky but not dry. Perfectly cooked salmon has a smooth texture. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container (preferably glass) and refrigerate for up to two days. 
  • You can use other vegetables instead of potatoes and fennel to make this easy salmon dinner. I suggest  broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and onions. 
  • A little garish can go a long way. You can use chopped parsley, basil, cilantro or dill. 
  • For best flavor, use extra virgin olive oil to bake salmon and the vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Calories 380kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Calories 380kcal 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.