Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe
This simple baked lemon salmon is tender, flakey, and goes with just about any kind of side dish. In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy perfectly cooked salmon that requires very little prep and is full of flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 383kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces salmon (4) 4-ounce filets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 small lemon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to low broil, and position the oven rack to the center of the oven.
- Prepare the salmon by removing any bones or skin, then cut the salmon fillet into 4 ounce individual portions. Pat dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper, and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Use a basting brush to brush all sides of the salmon.
- Broil the salmon filets for 6 minutes, then check the doneness of salmon—it should flake easily with a fork. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if necessary, then remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- To serve, drizzle the drippings over the filets and garnish with fresh lemon slices and minced parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers: store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: to reheat in the oven, wrap the salmon in foil and place in a preheated 350 degree oven until warmed through.
The cooking time for filets is 6-8 minutes, depending on how thick the filets are. Begin checking the doneness of the salmon at 6 minutes. If you're cooking a full filet, the cooking time will be closer to 10 minutes.
You can also bake this as a full filet—just don't cut into individual portions before cooking.
Drippings are also delicious drizzled over steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg