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Savory Baked Salmon

Savory Baked Salmon: Quick, Healthy, and Deliciously Easy

Savory Baked Salmon is a quick, healthy dish that combines delicious flavors and ease of preparation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh or thawed fillets are best.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh for best flavor.
For the Marinade
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh preferred; garlic powder as alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Thyme or dill can be alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for better flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Medium-sized bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Savory Baked Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Gently place the salmon fillets into the bowl with your marinade and coat them generously.
  4. Coat a baking dish with olive oil, then place the marinated salmon pieces in the dish, skin-side down.
  5. Slide the baking dish into your preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the dish from the oven, garnish with lemon slices and parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking for perfect flakiness and use fresh ingredients for best flavor enhancement.

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