Learn how to make a juicy and flavorful oven-baked salmon fillet with lemon andoliv e oil. This quick and healthy salmon recipe is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a simple weeknight meal 🥘
Ingredients
• 1 whole salmon fillet (about 1.2–1.5 kg / 2.5–3.3 lbs, with or without skin)
• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp coarse salt (more to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 organic lemon
Method
1. Preheat the oven
• Set the oven to 180 °C / 355 °F (conventional heat).
2. Prepare the salmon
• Place the salmon fillet on the tray, skin side down.
• Pat it dry with paper towel.
3. Seasoning
• Drizzle the salmon evenly with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Squeeze the lemonjuice evenly on top.
• (Optional: place thin lemon slices on top for extra flavor and garnish).
4. Baking
• Bake in the oven for 18–25 minutes, depending on thickness.
• The salmon should be just cooked through but still moist. Check by gently pressing with a fork – the flesh should flake easily.
5. Serving
• Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes.
• Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, a fresh salad, or a cold herb dressing.
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