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Baked salmon fillets topped with lemon slices and dried herbs on a white plate.

Baked Salmon Recipe

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Discover the easiest 25-minute Baked Salmon recipe! Flaky, high-protein fillets with lemon & herbs for a delicious, effortless weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs such as Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
  • Drizzle olive oil evenly over each fillet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
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  • Top each fillet with a couple of lemon slices.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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  • Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 657mgFiber: 1g
Keyword easy salmon recipe, salmon
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