Description
A simple and delicious salmon dish featuring fresh lemon and basil, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets on it.
- Drizzle the lemon mixture over the salmon, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle chopped basil generously over each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with steamed vegetables or rice.
Notes
For best results, let the salmon marinate for about 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to experiment with different herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg