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Close-up of perfectly cooked salmon fillets topped with lemon slices and fresh dill, part of our easy salmon recipes.

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

A simple and flavorful baked salmon recipe with fresh lemon and herbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper, then top with lemon slices and fresh dill.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 650mgVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add minced garlic or a sprinkle of paprika before baking.

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