Description
This Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon is an easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Fresh lemon and garlic flavors come together in a simple salmon recipe that makes a quick fish dinner for the whole family. Ideal for a light yet satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon fillet
- Kosher salt
- 1 large lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- 2 large lemons
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange one oven rack in the center and another about 6 inches below the broiler, then preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush the foil with olive oil.
- Combine lemon zest from one lemon and the juice of both lemons in a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, and black pepper; mix well.
- Dry the salmon and season both sides with kosher salt. Place it skin-side down on the foil and pour the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the top. Add lemon slices on the fish.
- Fold the foil around the salmon to create a tent with an air pocket and seal it tightly on all sides.
- Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Open the foil carefully and switch the oven to broil on high. Broil the salmon for about 3 minutes until the surface is lightly browned, watching it closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- The cooking time depends on the thickness of the salmon
- thinner pieces should be checked early to avoid overcooking, and thick pieces may need extra time
- To check doneness, the salmon should flake easily with a fork or reach an internal temperature of 145°F
- If underdone, wrap back in foil and let rest a few minutes or return to the oven briefly
- Avoid overcooking by monitoring closely
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 299.1kcal
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Sodium: 68.6mg
- Fat: 16.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.7g + 8.3g
- Carbohydrates: 6.6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30.9g
- Cholesterol: 83.2mg