Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon
A quick and delicious meal featuring salmon fillets, garlic, and lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Asparagus or green beans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the salmon with the olive oil mixture and place lemon slices on top.
- Arrange asparagus or green beans around the salmon if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon if desired.
Notes
For best results, marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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