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Baked Salmon

Delicious Baked Salmon: Easy, Flavorful, and Healthy Dinner!

Baked Salmon is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil adds richness and moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Honey provides sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced adds savory depth
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances salmon flavor
  • 1 unit Lemon, juiced adds acidity
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped adds color and freshness
For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon fillets skin-on or skinless

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, lemon juice, and parsley. Whisk together until combined.
  4. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
  5. Brush the marinade onto each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well-coated.
  6. Bake the salmon for about 15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven, transfer to a platter, garnish with parsley or lemon slices, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the salmon for up to 30 minutes before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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