Olive-Oil Baked Salmon
Olive-oil baked salmon is a simple, elegant dish where salmon fillets are gently roasted in lemon-infused olive oil for tender, flaky results. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, this nourishing, low-effort recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
1½ pounds salmon fillets (skin on or off)
Extra virgin olive oil (enough to coat the bottom of the baking dish)
Fresh lemon juice
Lemon peel strips
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: garlic cloves, fresh thyme, dill or parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) for gentle, even cooking.
Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a small baking dish. Add a thin layer of olive oil to cushion the fish, plus lemon juice, peel strips, and optional aromatics.
Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Tuck in garlic and herbs if using.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness. Salmon should flake easily and be just opaque in the center.
Let rest for a few minutes. Add a bit more lemon juice to the infused oil in the pan and spoon it over the salmon.
Serve warm with the lemony olive oil spooned over. Excellent with grains, vegetables, or salad.
Notes
Use thick fillets for a juicier result.
Cherry tomatoes or sliced fennel can be added for extra flavor and color.
Swap lemon with orange zest for a different citrus profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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