Baked Salmon
A simple and flavorful baked salmon recipe with herbs, lemon, and olive oil for a healthy, delicious dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole lemon, sliced into rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season both sides with salt, pepper, dill, and thyme.
- Top each fillet with lemon slices and minced garlic.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.