Baked Salmon with Lemon Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Sauce

A delicious and healthy baked salmon recipe with a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or special occasions.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main ingredients

4 fillets salmon fillets Use fresh salmon for best flavor.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 unit lemon, juice Juice of 1 lemon.
1 unit lemon, zest Zest of 1 lemon.
2 cloves garlic, minced
to taste salt
to taste pepper
for garnish fresh parsley For garnishing before serving.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and pour the lemon sauce over them.

Cooking

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or quinoa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Use fresh salmon for the best outcome, and avoid overcooking.