Description
Baked salmon is a delectable and healthy dish that delivers flaky texture and rich flavor, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh dill weed
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Zucchini or asparagus (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dill. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- If desired, toss zucchini or asparagus in olive oil and arrange around the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Allow to rest briefly before serving. Garnish with extra dill or lemon slices if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg