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Salmon is so tasty and rich in healthy omega 3-fatty acids! It’s a great source of protein. This baked salmon, infused with lemon, garlic and herbs is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have much time to cook. Golden sear from the outside and tender and flaky from the inside. It is so delicious and cooked in one pan for easy clean up! It comes together so quickly and needs only a handful of ingredients. Just rub the salmon with marinade and then bake in oven till perfection.
You can make this hearty dish under half an hour for an easy and family-pleasing dinner! This simple recipe makes an elegant and delicious dinner. It pairs well with steamed vegetables, salad, crusty bread or boiled rice for satisfying meal. You can serve it with whatever you like best.
I made this high protein meal using a side of salmon (skin on) for tasty weeknight dinner but you can use a small fillet and remove the skin if you like. I love this recipe because it needs very little efforts and turns out great every time. Follow the recipe below and you’ll be enjoying a succulent dish in just 30 minutes.
What to serve baked salmon with?
You can serve it with steamed vegetables, salad, crusty bread or boiled rice. Salad recipes:
How to know if salmon is cooked?
When the salmon flakes easily with a fork, it is ready.
How to use the leftovers?
The leftovers are perfect to add to wraps, salad and pasta.
Recipe Tips:
- You can also use small fillets for this recipe.
- You can substitute the butter with olive oil.
- If you are using frozen filet for this recipe then let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- You can bake it covered with aluminium foil if you like it very soft.
- Baking time can vary, depending upon the thickness of salmon.
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Ingredients
- Salmon Fillet (skin on, cleaned) – 1 kg
- Butter (unsalted, melted) – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice – 2 tablespoons
- Himalayan Pink Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Basil (dried) – 1 tablespoon
- Lemon (sliced) – 1 whole
- Green Chilli – 1 whole
Instructions
Step by step recipe is given below:
- Remove the salmon from the refrigerator so that it comes to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, add butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper powder and basil. Whisk together.
- Put the salmon in a glass dish (or any ovenproof dish), skin side down and season it with the prepared mixture.
- Place lemon slices and green chilli around it. Bake uncovered in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes or until the salmon has cooked through (when the salmon flakes easily with a fork).
Serve hot drizzled with Pan Juices and the side of Steamed Vegetables or Salad. Enjoy! And Remember ‘COOKING IS EASY’!
Notes
- You can also use small fillets for this recipe.
- You can substitute the butter with olive oil.
- If you are using frozen salmon for this recipe then let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Baking time can vary, depending upon the thickness of salmon.
