Lemon Garlic Salmon (Easy Dinner in 20 Minutes)
This Lemon Garlic Salmon is bursting with flavor and ready in 20 minutes. It's healthy and so easy to make for a quick weeknight dinner with your favorite sides
Servings: 4
Calories: 93kcal
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (5oz / 140g each)
- 1 large lemon - zest and juice
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika - I used smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl add the juice of the lemon along with the lemon zest then using a microplane grater, grate in the garlic. Add the olive oil, oregano, paprika, mustard and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir together
- Coat the salmon fillets with the lemon garlic marinade and if you have the time, let it sit for 10 minutes or even up to an hour. In the meantime preheat the oven to broiler setting at 475℉ / 250℃. Note, if marinating for an hour place the salmon in the fridge
- Place the salmon on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes depending on how cooked you prefer your salmon. I like to test one of the corners by flaking itTop with chopped fresh parsley and serve to enjoy with your favorite sides, here I've made crispy potatoes and a fresh Greek salad which worked so well!
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Notes
- Salmon - before adding the marinade, pat dry the fillets with paper towels, this way it coats each piece well. Especially if your using frozen thawed salmon, don't skip this step
- Easy Clean Up - to save on dishes, add the marinade to the salmon straight on the baking dish, however if you wish to marinate for longer (like 1 hour), then you will need to put it in the fridge
- Cook Time - as each oven has different strengths and salmon thickness can vary, I like to test a corner and flake it with a fork
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
