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Baked Salmon

A simple yet elegant baked salmon recipe that yields perfectly flaky, protein-packed fillets with a zesty garlic-lemon marinade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon sliced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cooking brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush each fillet with the marinade.
  5. Top each fillet with lemon slices.
  6. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until opaque and flaky in the center.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.