20-Minute Garlic Herb Salmon That Melts in Your Mouth
A simple and flavorful garlic herb salmon recipe that’s perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Mix garlic, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs if available for better flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg