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A perfectly cooked piece of lemon garlic salmon, flaky and golden-brown.

Best way to grow Lemon Garlic Salmon

This recipe provides a simple yet flavorful way to prepare salmon with lemon and garlic, perfect for a healthy and quick meal. The salmon is baked to perfection, resulting in a tender and flaky texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 count Salmon fillets
  • 1 count Lemon sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then season them evenly with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, and the juice from half of the lemon.
  2. Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over each fillet.
  3. Arrange the lemon slices over and around the salmon fillets.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Garnish the cooked salmon with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
  2. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the lemon-garlic mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.