Print

Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon Easy Weeknight Dinner

BAKED LEMON GARLIC SALMON centered hero view, clean and uncluttered
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon is a quick salmon recipe perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. This family dinner features simple fish preparation with bright flavors of lemon and garlic for a delightful Mediterranean dish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds salmon fillet
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 large lemon
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • 2 large lemons
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Arrange the oven racks so one is centered and the other is about 6 inches below the broiler, then heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Prepare a large sheet of foil on a baking pan, coating it with olive oil.
  3. Combine zest of one lemon with juice of both lemons in a bowl, then whisk in olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, and pepper to form the sauce.
  4. Dry the salmon and season generously with salt, placing it skin side down on the foil.
  5. Pour the lemon garlic sauce evenly over the salmon and wrap the foil around the fish to enclose it, including lemon slices arranged on top.
  6. Seal the foil by folding the edges up and around the fish, creating an air pocket above the salmon.
  7. Bake the salmon in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until nearly cooked at the thickest section.
  8. Open the foil carefully and set the oven broiler on high, then broil the fish briefly for about 3 minutes to brown the surface without burning.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with parsley, serving with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • The cooking time depends on the thickness of your salmon
  • thinner pieces will need less time so check early
  • If undercooked, you can let the residual heat finish cooking it wrapped in foil at room temperature or return it to the oven briefly
  • Watch the broiler closely to prevent burning the garlic and lemons

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/baked-lemon-garlic-salmon-easy-dinner/