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Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Garlic Seasoning

Tender oven-baked salmon infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and simple seasonings for a healthy, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons juiced and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
  4. Brush the lemon garlic mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  5. Top with lemon slices and bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust baking time based on thickness of salmon fillets.