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A clean eating lemon salmon fillet, perfectly baked and garnished with fresh herbs.

Clean Eating Lemon Salmon

This Clean Eating Lemon Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets baked with a bright and zesty lemon-herb topping. It's a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Salmon Fillets
  • 2 Lemons fresh (for zest and juice)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill (or 1 tbsp fresh chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.

Make the Lemon-Herb Mixture

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.

Bake the Salmon

  • Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and generously brush the lemon-herb mixture over each fillet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Serve

  • Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of your salmon fillets. For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the lemon-herb mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking.