The Best Baked Salmon Recipe

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb salmon fillet (cut into 4 filets)

2 Tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)

2 Tbsp extra light olive oil (or vegetable oil)

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

3 garlic cloves (minced, pressed, or grated)

1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1/8 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)

1/2 lemon (sliced into 4 rings for garnish)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone liner, parchment, or foil. Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side-down.

In a small bowl, add the marinade ingredients: parsley, garlic, oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Generously spread the marinade, brushing over the top and sides of the salmon then top each piece with a slice of lemon.*

Bake uncovered at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through, flaky, and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145˚F at the thickest portion on an instant-read thermometer. Do not over-cook.

Nutrition

• Calories: 314 kcal
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Cholesterol: 94 mg
• Sodium: 388 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 34 g