Lemon Garlic Salmon

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • marinade

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    28 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    294 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Salmon fillets marinated in a lemon garlic sauce and then baked to perfection.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.25 pounds salmon filets
  • 3 medium lemon 2 squeezed + 1 sliced
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 3-4 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper freshly ground, plus additional to taste
  • parsley finely chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish that can fit all pieces of salmon with some oil.
  2. Whisk lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Place the salmon fillets into a Ziploc bag and pour over the lemon marinade.
  3. Seal the bag and move the pieces of salmon to get them evenly coated with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Now layer the lemon slices into your prepared the dish and arrange the salmon on top.
  5. Bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Depending on the the thickness of your salmon.
  6. Once done, lay a few slices of lemon on top of your cooked salmon and switch the oven to the broil setting. Broil for 3 minutes until the top is nicely golden and crisp.
  7. Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Substitutes:
  • Storage:
  • Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Nutritional facts:
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
  • Salmon: If you don't like salmon use any other fish of choice. You may also switch to another protein of choice
  • Don't have fresh garlic, use one tablespoon of garlic powder
  • It is best to use fresh lemons, but bottled lemons will be ok.
  • Any oil of choice

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1salmon fillet Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 542mg (23%) Potassium 815mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salmon fillet
Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 542mg 23%
Potassium 815mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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