Go Back
Healthy baked salmon with lemon, garlic, and asparagus on a parchment-lined sheet pan

Healthy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Garlic

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 lemon half thinly sliced and half juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed (optional, for the same pan)
  • chopped parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment. Pat the salmon dry and arrange the fillets.
  2. Stir the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper together. Brush the mixture over the salmon. Tuck lemon slices on top and arrange asparagus around the fish if using.
  3. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, depending on thickness. Begin checking at 10 minutes; the fish should flake easily and reach 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
  4. Rest the salmon for 2 minutes, spoon a little pan juice over each fillet, and finish with parsley and fresh lemon.