Description
This One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon is a bright, easy, Mediterranean-style dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Juicy, flaky salmon baked in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce all in one pan—perfect for weeknights or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon fillet, skin on if possible
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 lemons (2 for zest and juice, 1 for slicing and wedges)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil (or parchment) and brush with olive oil.
- Zest 1 lemon and juice 2 lemons into a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pat salmon dry and season with kosher salt. Place skin-side down on the prepared foil.
- Pour the lemon-garlic sauce over the salmon and spread evenly. Arrange lemon slices on top.
- Fold foil over the salmon to make a sealed packet, leaving a little air space inside. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until nearly cooked through.
- Open the foil carefully. Broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the top slightly—watch closely.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges. The salmon should flake easily with a fork.
Notes
Don’t skip the broil step—it adds beautiful color. For extra flavor, add chili flakes or swap in smoked paprika. Works well with cod or trout too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg