Baked Salmon

This baked salmon is a great recipe for beginners. This was my first time making fish and it was a hit. Even my 9-year-old daughter who wouldn’t ever dream of eating fish had half of my portion!

Recipe details

Ingredients

1. 6 tablespoons light olive oil
2. 2 cloves garlic, minced
3. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
4. 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
5. 1 teaspoon dried basil
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
8. 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Directions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Arrange salmon fillets in a small glass or ceramic baking dish; pour marinade over salmon. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Transfer salmon fillets onto a large piece of aluminum foil. Spoon marinade on top and fold up the foil to seal. Place sealed foil packs on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 35 to 45 minutes.

Step 6

Serve hot and enjoy!

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