Oven baked salmon
Tender, juicy salmon fillets baked with fresh lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs in the oven. Perfect for a quick, wholesome lunch or an elegant weeknight dinner. Avoid overbaking to maintain optimal juiciness and texture.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Lemon juice1½ tbsp
- Lemon4 slices
- Garlic3 cloves
- Fresh dill2 tbsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment paper.
5 min
200°C
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
3 min
- 3
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet, brush evenly with the herb mixture, and top each piece with a thin lemon slice.
2 min
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches the desired tenderness.
15 min
200°C
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 200 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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