Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon: Quick Oven-Baked Seafood Delight
Tender, flaky salmon fillets oven-roasted with zesty lemon and fresh garlic. A quick, healthy, and flavorful seafood dish perfect for weeknight dinners!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon approximately 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced and sliced
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil evenly over each fillet.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Place lemon slices on top of each fillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with additional lemon juice if desired, and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
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Notes
For added flavor, marinate salmon in olive oil and garlic for 20 minutes prior to cooking. Do not overcook to keep salmon tender.
