No-Fail Juicy Fish Dinner: 1 Juicy Salmon Bake
A simple and delicious baked salmon recipe with lemon and herbs that guarantees a juicy and flavorful fish dinner every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the lemon slices over the salmon.
- Tuck the rosemary and thyme sprigs around the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a minced garlic clove to the olive oil.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of fillet
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 100-200mg (depending on salt added)
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70-90mg