Mom always had a few tricks up her sleeve when it came to making up quick and easy dinners that were nourishing and guilt-free. Mom’s Healthy Baked Salmon is just one example of that, but what an example! The salmon is succulent, flavorful, and coated in zesty seasonings and bright lemon… everything you could want from a fish entree! Simple, elegant, rustic, and delicious, Mom’s Healthy Baked Salmon will help you watch your waistline without judgment or stress. It’s just great flavors all around!
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1 medium lemon, halved
- thyme or parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a large baking pan.
Step 3 –Arrange the salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
Step 4 –Season the salmon with the salt and the pepper.
Step 5 –Juice 1/2 of the lemon; mix the lemon juice with the olive oil, the minced garlic, and the Italian herb seasoning, stirring until well-combined.
Step 6 –Spoon the olive oil mixture over the salmon, rubbing it all over the tops and the sides.
Step 7 –Thinly slice the remaining 1/2 of the lemon, then top each piece of salmon with a lemon slice.
Step 8 –Bake until the salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 9 –Garnish with the thyme and serve.
