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Baked Salmon Recipe

Baked Salmon Recipe: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Dinner Option

This Baked Salmon Recipe is a quick, tasty weeknight dinner that's healthy and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 314 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Small bowl
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet cut into 4 filets
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon extra light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, pressed, or grated
  • 0.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 0.5 lemon sliced into 4 rings for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone liner, parchment, or foil. Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side-down.
  • In a small bowl, add the marinade ingredients: parsley, garlic, oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Generously spread the marinade, brushing over the top and sides of the salmon then top each piece with a slice of lemon.
  • Bake uncovered at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through, flaky, and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145˚F at the thickest portion on an instant-read thermometer. Do not over-cook.

Notes

Once the glaze is applied, bake right away or the lemon juice will start to ‘cook’ the salmon, making it tough. There is no need for lengthy marinating in this recipe, just brush on the glaze and bake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 18g
Keyword Baked Salmon, Easy Dinner, healthy recipe, Salmon Recipe, weeknight dinner
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