Description
A flavorful, healthy salmon dish packed with zesty lemon, bold black pepper, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a quick gourmet weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds side of salmon (boneless, skin on or off)
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 2 medium lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh chopped herbs (parsley or basil, for garnish)
Instructions
- Remove salmon from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and parchment (optional).
- Spray foil lightly with baking spray. Place 5 thyme sprigs and half the lemon slices along the center.
- Place salmon on top. Drizzle with olive oil and zest one lemon over it. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
- Top with remaining thyme and lemon slices. Juice the zested lemon and pour over the salmon.
- Fold foil over salmon to make a sealed packet, leaving space for air circulation.
- Bake for 18–21 minutes. Thinner fillets may cook faster.
- Open the foil, switch oven to broil, and broil for 3 minutes until the top is golden.
- Remove from oven and rest briefly. Flake with a fork to test doneness.
- Cut into portions, garnish with herbs, and serve with extra lemon.
Notes
Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor and nutrition. Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (6 oz)
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 83mg