Lemon Garlic Salmon
An easy Lemon Garlic Salmon recipe with a quick-fix lemon garlic oil takes only five minutes to prep and comes with packed with flavor! It yields perfectly juicy, flaky salmon every time!
Servings: 4
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1 generous teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (about 5-ounces each ) single-serving salmon fillets, skin on and about 1 ½" at the thickest part
- ⅓ cup grated or crumbled Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and have ready a rimmed baking sheet lined with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Add the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, oil, salt and pepper to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and place it on the baking sheet. Spoon the garlic and lemon oil over the fillets, top with Parmesan (if using), and bake for 9-13 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through to your liking.
- Remove the skin, if desired, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg