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Two grilled salmon fillets topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs on a white plate

Healthy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

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

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Top each fillet with lemon slices, dill, and parsley.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 620mgVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

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

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