Description
This easy oven roasted salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon infused with bright citrus and aromatic fresh herbs, perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal. It delivers a vibrant dish with minimal fuss, making it a go-to for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets
- 1 lemon
- 0.5 orange
- 1 lime (about 3–4 Tbsp total juice)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven And Line Baking Sheet: Position a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a standard sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat Salmon Dry And Place: Using paper towels, gently pat the salmon fillets until their surface feels mostly dry. Arrange them skin-side down on the lined sheet, leaving a little space between each.
- Whisk Herb-Citrus Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, freshly squeezed citrus juice (from lemon, orange, lime), minced garlic, chopped dill, parsley, and thyme.
- Drizzle And Season Salmon: Spoon the herb-citrus mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well-coated. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast Until Flaky: Roast for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through, opaque in the center, and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish And Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and transfer the salmon to plates. Garnish with a final sprinkle of fresh herbs and a few thin citrus slices before serving.
Notes
To achieve crispier skin, start with the salmon skin-side up or briefly broil for the last minute. Always use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking, which can lead to dry salmon. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even roasting. Consider using wild-caught salmon and organic produce for best flavor. Dried herbs can be used at 1/3 the amount of fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (6 oz) salmon fillet
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, roasted salmon, citrus, herbs, healthy, weeknight meal, fish, one pan