Description
A stunning and easy centerpiece for your holiday celebrations, this baked salmon recipe bursts with flavor and is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillet (2 lbs)
- Lemon (1)
- Garlic (4 cloves)
- Fresh dill (1/4 cup)
- Olive oil (1/4 cup)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Capers (optional, 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillet and lay lemon slices on top. Scatter the chopped dill over the salmon.
- Drizzle honey over the salmon.
- If using, sprinkle capers over the salmon.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with additional fresh dill and lemon wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, choose a fresh, high-quality salmon fillet. You can prepare the salmon in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked salmon, holiday recipe, Christmas centerpiece, easy seafood, omega-3
