Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring salmon roasted with fresh herbs, lemon, and thyme for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the herb mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh herbs.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Herb-Roasted Salmon, Lemon, Thyme, Healthy Dinner, Seafood Recipe