Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon
Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon features tender salmon fillets baked with garlic, herbs, olive oil, and fresh lemon.Ready in only 25 minutes.Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 1 medium lemon
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh thyme
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a large baking sheet or baking dish.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in a single layer.
- Season each fillet with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and the juice of half a lemon.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, coating the tops and sides well.
- Thinly slice the remaining half of the lemon and place one slice over each fillet.
- Bake the Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For a lightly golden top, broil for the final 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen salmon both work well. Thaw frozen salmon completely before baking.
- Replace Italian seasoning with dill, thyme, or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with quinoa, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving.