Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
A simple and delicious recipe for perfectly baked salmon with fresh lemon and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange lemon slices over the salmon.
- Top with fresh dill and parsley sprigs.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For crispier skin, you can broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust herbs to your preference. Other good options include thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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