Baked Lemon Soy Garlic Salmon
A quick and flavorful baked salmon dish with a lemon-soy-garlic marinade, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Seasoned vegetables for serving (broccoli, green beans, or asparagus)
- Baked potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, turning gently to coat.
- Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a kick, add 1 teaspoon of chili paste to the marinade. Use skin-on fillets for better structure while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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