Description
A delicious and nutritious baked salmon dish infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (preferably wild-caught)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make a garlic-herb mixture.
- Spread the garlic-herb mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for a minute before serving.
- Garnish with extra lemon juice and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For best results, monitor the cooking time and use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic, herbs, baked salmon, family recipe, healthy dinner