This salmon is as easy as I'm making it sound. Good for you. Baked. And salmon, naturally. However, if you want perfectly baked salmon with a lemony garlicky flavor, I challenge you to find an easier recipe. It is about time I shared this ncredibly easy, straightforward, Easy Healthy Baked Salmon with you.
How to Prepare This Baked Salmon Recipe
Ingredients You Will Need
-Salmon Fillets: Look for fresh salmon fillets that are pink and juicy. Alternatively, choose frozen fillets that are vacuum packed and have no freezer burn.
-Olive oil - I use extra virgin, but any type would do. You can also use vegetable oil instead.
-Salt - Kosher salt works well; I also enjoy Himalayan pink salt.
-Cracked black pepper - I have a tendency to go crazy, but start with a small amount and taste before adding more.
-Minced Garlic - Store-bought minced garlic in oil works well, or you may mince your own.
-Italian Herb Seasoning Blend (also known as Herbs de Provence) - Use any well-known brand or build your own. Don't skimp on the aromatic tastes of Italian ingredients in this fish dish.
-Lemon - A medium-sized lemon would enough here, but if you want the acidic tartness of an extra lemon, get a larger one.
Step-by-step directions
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees and butter a big baking pan. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and generously season with salt and pepper.
Combine the olive oil, garlic, herbs, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Spoon this sauce over salmon fillets, rubbing it all over the tops and sides to ensure there are no dry patches.
Thinly slice the remaining half lemon and place one slice on top of each piece of salmon.
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it pulls apart easily with a fork. You can broil for the last 1-2 minutes if preferred.
Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve.
