Description
Succulent lemon rosemary salmon delivers Mediterranean coastal charm right onto dinner plates. Herb-infused fillets blend citrus brightness with earthy rosemary, promising a restaurant-quality experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and creating a non-stick surface with parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Create a vibrant marinade by blending olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Position salmon fillets with their skin facing downward on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even placement.
- Generously coat the salmon with the prepared herbal marinade, allowing the flavors to infuse into the fish’s surface.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, monitoring the salmon’s texture until it becomes delicately flaky when tested with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and enhance the presentation by adorning the salmon with bright, thin lemon slices.
- Serve the salmon immediately while still warm, capturing the peak of its aromatic and tender qualities.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is at room temperature before cooking to promote even heating and prevent dry edges.
- For a gluten-free and dairy-free option, confirm all ingredients like olive oil are pure and uncontaminated.
- Swap fresh rosemary with dried herbs if fresh isn’t available, using approximately one-third the quantity to maintain balanced flavor intensity.
- Pat salmon completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve a beautifully crisp exterior and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg