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BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN SALMON

5 from 4 votes
Are you craving something healthy yet utterly mouthwatering? Look no further! Baked Garlic Parmesan Salmon is here to rock your dinner table. This dish is not only packed with flavors but also light on your waistline. Let me walk you through a simple and delicious journey to cook up this fantastic recipe. Get ready to be amazed by this savory delight.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Calories: 475
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Salmon: 2 nice big fillets around 1 pound or 450 grams
  • Garlic: 4 cloves minced (you know, about 4 teaspoons or 20 grams)
  • Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup freshly grated (that’s roughly 50 grams)
  • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons 30 ml – the good stuff!
  • Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon 15 ml
  • Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon 5 grams – make it fragrant!
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon 2.5 grams
  • Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon 1.25 grams
  • Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons chopped (8 grams)

Method
 

  1. Fire up That Oven: Preheat it to 400°F (200°C), middle rack, please.
  2. Salmon Time: Rinse ’em, pat ’em dry, and lay ’em on parchment paper on a baking tray.
  3. Mix it Up: The garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, seasoning, salt, and pepper – get ’em all friendly in a bowl.
  4. Spread the Love: Slather that beautiful mixture over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake it, Baby: In the oven, 20 minutes, until flaky and fabulous.
  6. Garnish and Dig In: Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve your masterpiece of Baked Garlic Parmesan Salmon.
  7. TIPS FROM THE KITCHEN FOR BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN SALMON:
  8. Salmon Quality Matters: Go wild, literally. Wild-caught tastes better.
  9. Cheese Wise: Grate your own; trust me, it’s worth it.
  10. Keep an Eye Out: Don’t overcook it; nobody likes dry salmon.
  11. Fresh is Best: Fresh garlic, always. No compromise there.

Notes

Tips from the Kitchen for Baked Garlic Parmesan Salmon:

    1. Salmon Quality Matters: Go wild, literally. Wild-caught tastes better.
    1. Cheese Wise: Grate your own; trust me, it's worth it.
    1. Keep an Eye Out: Don’t overcook it; nobody likes dry salmon.
    1. Fresh is Best: Fresh garlic, always. No compromise there.

Serving it Up:

    • Pair it with greens or roasted veggies.
    • Toss in a side salad; keep it light.
    • Quinoa or brown rice? Yes, please!
    • Lemon wedges on the side add zing.