Baked Salmon
Baked salmon with fresh lemon and garlic. Light, nourishing, and simple oven recipe that works any day of the week.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 fillets wild caught salmon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground
Method:
Start Cooking- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Place salmon in a baking tray and brush the marinade all over.
- Let marinate 10 minutes if you have time (optional but nice).
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until flaky and just cooked through.
- Remove, rest 2 minutes, and serve warm. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Baking sheet lined with parchment or foil
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Line your tray with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
- Bake just until it flakes easily and stays tender.
- Sprinkle fresh dill, parsley, or thyme after roasting.
- Add chili flakes or smoked paprika for warmth.
- Roast thin lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Serve with butter rice or butter pasta.
- Arugula salad or shepherd salad.
- Roasted vegetables.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 285 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 94 mg | Sodium: 76 mg | Potassium: 882 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 74 IU | Vitamin C: 15 mg | Calcium: 33 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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Salmon
WHY WE LOVE IT
We love its clean taste and how easy it is to bake. It’s one of our favorite proteins to pair with arugula salad and roasted asparagus.
A LITTLE STORY
Long before modern kitchens, salmon was a seasonal treasure for many cultures, dried, smoked, and shared as an essential source of nourishment.
DID YOU KNOW?
Naturally rich in omega-3 fats and high-quality protein, salmon supports heart health, brain function, and overall energy.