Description
Perfectly baked salmon fillets with a bright, zesty lemon-garlic sauce. This easy sheet pan meal is ready in just 20 minutes for a healthy, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
– 4 salmon fillets
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Lemon slices, for garnish
– Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3. 3. Place the salmon fillets on a large baking sheet. Drizzle the lemon-garlic sauce over the top, making sure to coat the salmon evenly.
4. 4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. 5. Garnish the baked salmon with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled to feed a larger crowd. For extra flavor, try marinating the salmon in the lemon-garlic sauce for 30 minutes before baking. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American