Description
Enjoy a simple, heart-healthy baked salmon recipe seasoned with fresh herbs and minimal salt. This dish is perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the herb mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh herbs instead of dried. Use about 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill and 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley.
- For a different flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of onion powder or paprika to the herb mix.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg