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flaked lemon garlic salmon on a plate with sliced lemon rounds over it.
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Lemon Garlic Salmon

This Lemon Garlic Salmon is marinated in a simple lemon garlic sauce, baked until tender and flaky, then briefly broiled for a beautifully golden finish. It's a quick, healthy dinner that's packed with fresh flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
marinade30 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1¼ pounds salmon filets
  • 3 medium lemons 2 squeezed + 1 sliced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Plus additional to taste
  • Finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish large enough to fit all the pieces of salmon with oil.
  • Whisk 3 medium lemons (juiced), 3-4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Place the 1¼ pounds salmon filets into a Ziploc bag and pour over the lemon marinade.
    Salmon marinated in a Ziploc bag.
  • Seal the bag and turn the pieces of salmon to coat them evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Now layer the lemon slices into your prepared dish and arrange the salmon on top.
    Marinate 3 salmon fillets in an oval dish.
  • Bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Depending on the thickness of your salmon.
  • Once done, lay a few slices of lemon on top of your cooked salmon and switch the oven to the broil setting. Broil for 3 minutes until the top is nicely golden and crisp.
    Flaked baked salmon on a plate.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with Finely chopped fresh parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Use salmon fillets that are similar in thickness for even cooking.
  • Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.
  • Don't marinate longer than 1 hour.
  • Broiling at the end is optional but adds beautiful color.
  • Leftovers are delicious flaked over salads or grain bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salmon fillet | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg