Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Lemon Basil Salmon that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the olive oil mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the olive oil mixture.
- Serve the salmon over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg