Description
A light and healthy salmon dish flavored with fresh lemon and basil, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Lemon Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the Salmon: Place salmon fillets on the lined baking sheet.
- Add the Lemon Mixture: Drizzle the lemon mixture over the salmon.
- Top with Basil: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top of each fillet.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from oven and serve hot with vegetables, salad, or rice.
Notes
For best flavor, choose fresh ingredients and consider marinating the salmon before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, basil, quick dinner, healthy recipe