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Best Baked Salmon

Best Baked Salmon

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each, preferably wild-caught
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning blend or you can use a mix of dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil
  • 1 medium lemon
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly oil a baking dish. Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down and season.
  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and the juice from half the lemon. Drizzle over each fillet.
  • Bake to Perfection: Slide the salmon into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Your goal is an opaque and flaky center when tested with a fork. If you are after a golden finish, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer the baked salmon to plates, garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or dill) if you like and serve with the remaining lemon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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