Oven Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon
Juicy oven baked salmon with a rich lemon garlic sauce, packed with protein and ready in under 30 minutes. A clean, simple dinner perfect for meal prep or a quick healthy meal.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Small mixing bowl
- Brush or spoon
- Knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz / 170 g each
- 1 tbsp olive oil 15 ml
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 30 ml
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika optional
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika until combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish. Spoon or brush the lemon garlic mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon slices on the side.
Notes
- Thicker fillets may need up to 14 minutes in the oven.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the salmon moist and tender.
- You can swap parsley for dill for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Works great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.