What's For Dinner: Delicious Baked Salmon Recipe
Looking for a quick, and delicious dinner option, baked salmon is the perfect choice. Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids,and easy to prepare. This recipe is delicious. Let’s get into the ingredients and instructions for this salmon dish.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive /vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (bottled or fresh) Fresh is best
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (you can use jarred garlic as well)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 &1/2 teaspoon paprika (try smoked paprika for a smokey flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) you can also use dried as well.
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- Green beans
- Fresh Salad
- Roasted Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Prepare the Marinade:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Marinate:
Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin side down. Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure all s well coated. Let it marinate for about 20 - 30 minutes
After marinating, place the baking dish in the preheated oven. If you're baking vegetables, put them in at the same time. Bake for about 15 -18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve:
Serve the salmon on a platter along with a side of roasted vegetables.
Tips for the Perfect Baked Salmon:
- Choosing Salmon:-Wild-caught salmon usually has the best flavor
- Don’t Overcook:- overcooking can result in dry fish.
- Variations-:Use herbs and spices.