Lemon Salmon (Baked)
Prepare this simple lemon baked salmon recipe with just 8 simple ingredients in less than 15 minutes for a sweet and savory meal!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 329kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (6 ounce) filets salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F and place a piece or parchment paper on a baking sheet with the salmon filets on top, skin side down. Use a paper towel to pat the salmon dry.2 (6 ounce) filets salmon
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper and mix well with a spoon.1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoon honey, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Brush the marinade mixture over the salmon filets until well coated (the top and sides of the filets).
- Bake the salmon in the oven for 5 - 7 minutes until the salmon is opaque pink all over. Turn the oven on broil and continue to cook until the top of the salmon is nice and crispy or until the internal temperature reaches 125 F.
Notes
Storage : Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat the filets in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg