Baked Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce

This Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe makes tender, perfectly flaky baked salmon while lemon garlic sauce with olive oil hits all the right flavor notes.

Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Category:
Seafood
Cuisine:
Greek
Prep Time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
15 min
Total Time:
30 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • For the Salmon
  • 2 pounds (900 g) salmon fillet
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary
  • For the Lemon Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil (should be large enough to fold over the salmon). Lightly coat the foil with baking spray, then arrange 2 sprigs of the rosemary down the middle. Cut one of the lemons into thin slices and arrange half the slices down the middle with the rosemary. Place the salmon on top.
  2. Make the lemon-garlic sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the lemon juice, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika and black pepper. Give the sauce a good whisk.
  3. Now, pat the salmon dry and season well on both sides with kosher salt. Place it on the foiled sheet pan. Top with lemon garlic sauce (make sure to spread the sauce evenly).
  4. Fold foil over the salmon (seam-side up). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until salmon is almost completely cooked through at the thickest part (cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your fish. If your salmon is thinner, check several minutes early to ensure your salmon does not overcook. If your piece is very thick, 1 1/2 or more inches, it may take a bit longer.) Salmon is done when its internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. measured at the thickest part of the fillet.
  5. Carefully remove from oven and open foil to uncover the top of the salmon. Place under the broiler briefly, about 3 minutes or so. Watch closely as it broils to make sure it doesn’t overcook and the garlic does not burn.)

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