Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon
Description
This recipe for Baked Salmon starts with fresh salmon fillets arranged in a greased baking pan and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. A mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, Italian herb blend, and lemon juice is spooned over the fillets, ensuring every surface is coated to keep the fish moist during baking. Thin lemon slices placed atop each fillet add brightness and subtle citrus aroma as they roast.
Cooking at 400°F for about 12 to 15 minutes yields salmon that is opaque and flakes easily, providing a tender, moist texture typical of well-prepared baked fish. Optionally, broiling for one to two minutes at the end can enhance color and slight crispness on the top.
This baked salmon is versatile for serving with a variety of sides like vegetables or grains. A garnish of fresh thyme or parsley adds a fresh herbal note at the end. The recipe maintains straightforward techniques and ingredients for an accessible, wholesome dinner option.
The included flavor tip suggests substituting lime juice and adding cilantro to vary the dish’s profile as desired.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon about 6 ounces each, fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper just a pinch if using finely ground black pepper, cracked
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon italian herb seasoning blend OR herbs de provence, or ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil
- 1 lemon medium
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan. Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of 1/2 lemon. Spoon over salmon fillets being sure to rub all over the tops and sides of the salmon so it has no dry spots. Thinly slice remaining 1/2 of lemon and top each piece of salmon with a slice of lemon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. You can broil the last 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- Substitute lemon with lime and add a sprinkle of cilantro for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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