Description
A light and flavorful dish perfect for Lenten Fridays, featuring salmon baked with fresh lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (one sliced, one juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the olive oil mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Top each fillet with lemon slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg