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Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce

Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce

Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that elevates your dinner table with zesty flavors and tender fish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • whisk
  • small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Place salmon fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and dill.
  5. Pour the lemon sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Let rest for a minute before serving; drizzle any remaining sauce over each portion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 22g

Notes

This dish can be customized with different types of fish or herbs, and pairs well with seasonal vegetables and grains.

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