Description
A delicious and healthy baked lemon herb salmon recipe perfect for Lenten Friday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon herb mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets.
- Adjust the herbs according to your taste preferences.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg