Italian Baked Salmon Recipe

This incredibly simple recipe delivers a burst of Italian flavor in just 35 minutes! Our go-to salmon dish, it's tender, flaky salmon baked in a vibrant herb sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe easily scales to serve a crowd. Serve with a side of mixed greens and crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 392 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Baked Salmon

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How to Make Italian Baked Salmon

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a food processor.
  3. Blend until smooth and basil is finely chopped.
  4. Pour 1/3 of the sauce into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Place salmon fillets (2, 6-ounce fillets) in the dish.
  6. Pour the remaining sauce over the salmon.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. For extra moist salmon, loosely cover with foil and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

31g

Carbs

1g