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A tonne of flavor
Salmon is a substantial, fatty, and powerful fish that can withstand strong, intense flavors without becoming overpowered. Salmon needs strong, powerful flavors. Our delicious lemon-garlic sauce fills that need. Making the easy lemon-garlic sauce is the first step in this baked salmon dish. Why is it there?
Lemon. Lots of it. Two huge lemons’ juice combined with lemon zest (so much brightness!)
plenty of fresh garlic. You should mince or finely chop the garlic because no one likes to bite into a big piece of it.
Extra virgin olive oil of high quality. While many recipes call for melted butter, it’s not necessary. All you need to complete this sauce and give the salmon a healthy buttery finish is extra virgin olive oil.
Herbs & Spices. To add even more flavor to the sauce, a straightforward triad of dry oregano, paprika, and black pepper is stirred in.
Soft and just-right flaky
I always suggest this clever method for baking salmon in foil to novice cooks or anyone unsure of how to cook salmon in the oven.
Salmon cooked to perfection and prevented from drying out by being wrapped in aluminum foil. The sauce is also quite helpful because it not only gives the salmon taste but also keeps it moist.
How to Bake Salmon With Lemon and Garlic in Foil
Salmon cooked with garlic is as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Make the lemon-garlic sauce in step one.
Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and spices in a little bowl or jar.
Citrus-garlic sauce 2. Prepare the salmon.
Make a baking sheet with a large piece of foil lined on it (foil needs to be large enough to wrap salmon). Apply extra virgin olive oil on the foil’s top. Place the salmon on the heated pan after thoroughly patting it dry and seasoning with kosher salt.
Pour the delicious lemon-garlic sauce evenly over the salmon at this point. Slices of lemon should be added because salmon is never served without lemon!
The foil should be wrapped around and folded to close at the top.
Salmon was put on a baking sheet with foil.
3rd step: bake
Cook fish in a hot oven set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on thickness (if your salmon is 1 12 inches thick or more, it may take a little longer), bake for about 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, uncover, and then finish cooking for a few minutes under the broiler.
Add a little fresh parsley as a garnish. How appetizing does this seem? Below are some suggestions for what to serve with it.
How Can I Tell When Salmon Is Prepared?
If the salmon looks underdone when you take it out of the oven, you can cover it with foil and give it a quick rest. Don’t wait too long since salmon can quickly shift from being undercooked to being overcooked.
The salmon is done when it flakes readily with a fork. If you’d like, you can determine when the fish is done using an instant-read thermometer. The USDA advises measuring the interior temperature of fish at its thickest point, which should be 145°F minimum.
What qualities should a huge salmon fillet have?
Although purchasing a large side of salmon, such as the 2 pounds we use in this recipe that serves a small group, may seem intimidating, it’s quite simple.
Color and scent are essentially your best indicators of quality when purchasing salmon, as we already discussed in an earlier piece. Look for salmon that is bright pink and that smells fresh and not overly fishy. It shouldn’t appear dry or smell weird.
Choose wild salmon when you can. Salmon that has been responsibly grown or frozen are also wonderful choices if that isn’t a possibility.
What Should You Pair With This Garlic Salmon?
Start by adding a simple yet vibrant salad, like this quick Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad, to this baked salmon supper to finish it.
Additionally, there are countless options when it comes to sides! Try these Greek green beans with feta or Italian roasted veggies if you’re looking for something healthy and vibrant.
Greek lemon rice, herbed potatoes, or Greek roasted potatoes are suitable for individuals who prefer a little something starchy.
One more piece of advice: prepare your sides and salads first before putting the salmon in the oven because it cooks very rapidly.
How can you tell when salmon is prepared?
The salmon is done when it flakes readily with a fork. If you’d like, you can determine when the fish is done using an instant-read thermometer. The USDA advises measuring the internal temperature of the meat at the thickest section of the fillet, which should be 145°F minimum.
