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Garlic Lemon Roasted Salmon

Garlic Lemon Roasted Salmon: Simple Gourmet in 30 Minutes

Garlic Lemon Roasted Salmon is a quick, gourmet dish that transforms dinner with its savory flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon opt for thick fillets for extra juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil use extra virgin for richer flavor
For the Marinade
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced for robust flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice use fresh for vibrant taste
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest ensure it's freshly zested
  • to taste Salt basic seasoning, adjust to preference
  • to taste Pepper basic seasoning, adjust to preference
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley adds color and freshness

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Slice fresh lemons into thin rounds and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the lemon slices.
  4. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and whisk well.
  5. Brush the marinade over the salmon fillets, letting some drizzle onto the lemon slices.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes until salmon reaches 130-135°F (54-57°C).
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Marinade can be prepared in advance and stored for 2 days.

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