Description
A bright and flavorful one pan salmon dish baked with fresh lemon, garlic, and juicy cherry tomatoes. This easy oven recipe delivers tender, flaky salmon with minimal prep and maximum flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly oil a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice.
- Arrange salmon fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and scatter cherry tomatoes around them.
- Spoon the olive oil and garlic mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Top each fillet with thin lemon slices.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the salmon to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- Allow salmon to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking for even cooking.
- Spoon the pan juices over the salmon before serving for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: juicy salmon, one pan salmon, baked salmon recipe, easy salmon dinner, lemon garlic salmon