Description
Flaky, juicy salmon fillets baked with fresh herbs and lemon slices for a vibrant and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, dill, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and pat dry.
- Brush the herb mixture over the fillets and top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, or dried at half the quantity.
- Do not overbake the salmon—check for flakiness at 12 minutes.
- Great with roasted veggies, rice, or fresh greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg