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Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Deliciously baked lemon garlic salmon, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 299.1 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Foil
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cup

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

For the Lemon Garlic Sauce

  • 2 large lemons juiced and zested
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Position one oven rack in the center and one rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan longways with foil and brush the foil with olive oil.
  • Zest one of the lemons into a bowl, then add the juice from both lemons. Whisk in olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Pat the salmon dry and season with salt. Place it on the foil, skin side down. Pour lemon garlic sauce on top and spread evenly. Place lemon rounds on top of the salmon.
  • Fold the foil over the salmon, crimping it closed to trap steam.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until almost cooked through.
  • Open the foil, turn the broiler to high and broil briefly until the top is browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Cooking time may vary based on thickness. Check for doneness by using a fork or instant-read thermometer (145°F).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 299.1kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 30.9gFat: 16.8gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.3gCholesterol: 83.2mgSodium: 68.6mgPotassium: 843.7mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1.4gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 29.4mgCalcium: 48.9mgIron: 1.9mg
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