Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the basil mixture over each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh basil and adjust seasoning to taste. Marinate salmon for 30 minutes prior to baking for quicker prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg