Marinated Lemon Garlic Salmon

Lemon Garlic Salmon is a delicious, high protein dinner with heart-healthy fats. This recipe uses an easy 4-ingredient lemon garlic marinade.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Marinating Time30

Total Time55

Servings:

Calories: 440kcal

Add all marinade ingredients to a small nonreactive bowl (see Note 1) Whisk well to combine.
Note: You can do this up to a day in advance. Cover and store the marinade in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

Use paper towels to pat the salmon fillets dry. Transfer fish to a glass baking dish or heavy-duty zip top storage bag.
Pour the marinade over the filets, turning them over so there's a nice coating on both sides.
Marinate in the container at room temperature for 30 minutes, or set the covered or sealed container in the refrigerator to marinate for up to an hour.

Oven Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Set the salmon skin side down in a foil-lined rimmed baking dish. Pour a little of the marinade over the fish (this will help to keep it moist as it cooks). Discard remaining marinade, as it is not safe to reuse. *See Notes
Set the baking dish in the preheated oven and cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily when pierced with a fork.

A nonreactive bowl is made from a material that won't react with acidic foods like citrus juice and tomatoes. Nonreactive materials include stainless steel, ceramic, or glass. Acids will corrode and cause damage to reactive materials.
Reusing this fish marinade is not recommended. Uncooked fish, meat, and poultry contain bacteria that transfer to the marinade. Per USDA recommendations, it is not considered safe to reuse for any purpose.
To freeze, after pouring the marinade on the fish, you can seal the bag or container and freeze the fish in the marinade for 3-4 months.