Ingredients
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 2 lemons, 1 juiced (about 2 tablespoons) and 1 sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme, or dill, basil, parsley, (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a small bowl combine lemon juice and olive oil. Mix well.
Place 4 salmon fillets, skin side down, on prepared baking tray and season with salt and pepper.
Take oil/lemon mixture and spread evenly on top.
- Optional – sprinkle freshly chopped herbs on top of the fillets.
Place salmon in oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked in center at thickest part- about 145°F.
Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Remove salmon from skin with spatula before serving.
Garnish with lemon.
Recipe in Action
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4 Servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Salmon is an oily fish that is high in omega-3's which promotes brain health and is a great source of protein, vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
More than 90% of the salmon caught in the US are caught in Alaska!
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