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Best Oven-Baked Salmon

Best Oven-Baked Salmon


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Moist, flaky, and flavorful, this oven-baked salmon is the perfect healthy main dish for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets.
  5. Sprinkle with garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Top each fillet with lemon slices.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality salmon. Avoid overbaking to keep it moist and tender.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: salmon, oven-baked, healthy, fish, dinner, easy recipe