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Oven Baked Salmon

Easy Oven Baked Salmon Recipe with Lemon and Herbs

This delicious oven baked salmon recipe features tender fish infused with lemon and herbs, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 306
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend
  • 1 medium lemon juiced and sliced

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan. Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of 1/2 lemon. Spoon over salmon fillets being sure to rub all over the tops and sides of the salmon so it has no dry spots. Thinly slice remaining 1/2 of lemon and top each piece of salmon with a slice of lemon.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. You can broil the last 1-2 minutes if desired.
  4. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSodium: 366mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to modify the herb blend or add vegetables for roasting alongside the salmon.

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