Description
Tender, flaky, and packed with warmth and zest, this baked salmon recipe is a celebration of flavor and simplicity—perfect for quick weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Juice of one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
3. Arrange fillets skin-side down on the sheet.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly.
5. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Drizzle lemon juice over fillets.
7. Top with thyme sprigs or dried herbs.
8. Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.
9. Optional: Broil for 2 minutes for crispy edges.
10. Let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use skinless salmon for a lighter texture if preferred.
For extra citrus punch, swap lemon juice with orange or lime zest.
Leftovers are great flaked over pasta, in lettuce wraps, or scrambled with eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked salmon, healthy dinner, quick salmon recipe