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Garlic Lemon Roasted Salmon

Garlic Lemon Roasted Salmon That's Ready in Just 30 Minutes

Discover the quick and healthy Garlic Lemon Roasted Salmon, bursting with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, sustainably sourced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil as alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh for best flavor
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest and juice required
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For enhancing flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper For enhancing flavor
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Fresh, optional; dill or thyme as substitutes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Slice a fresh lemon into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on top of the lemon slices, skin-side down.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Pour this marinade over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake the salmon for approximately 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes then sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and lemon for vibrant flavors. Marinade up to 15 minutes; avoid overcooking for best texture.

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