My recipe for Lemon Garlic Salmon will give you perfectly cooked, tender salmon fillets every time with no cleanup!
With only a handful of ingredients, we can achieve maximum taste with minimal time and effort - and we do that with the power-packed paste that we are going to slather on our fillets.
The paste is a quick and simple combination of lemon, garlic and a touch of Dijon mustard that makes these grilled salmon fillets just bursting with flavour. It's lovely and thick as well, so it sticks to the fillets as they cook.
This delicious lemon garlic salmon recipe is also the perfect meal for a busy weeknight because it only takes 20 minutes to get on the table.
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Why you will love this recipe
- few ingredients but big flavour
- quick - takes just 20 minutes
- no frying pan or skillet is required, cooked under the grill for easy cleanup
What you need to make lemon garlic salmon
*Please see the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and detailed instructions
- salmon fillets (skin off) - salmon filets is an alternate spelling (if you can only buy skin-on fillets they are still ok to use but the skin won't go crispy)
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- fresh lemon juice
- lemon zest
- Dijon mustard
- lemon slices (to serve) - optional
- parsley - optional garnish
- fresh grated parmesan - option garnish
*Please see the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and detailed instructions
How to make lemon garlic salmon
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard and salt to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Add salmon fillets and turn to coat.
- Line a baking tray with foil.
- Place salmon onto the lined tray then place under the grill.
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Top tips for the best result
- When I bake things in the oven I usually line my baking tray with baking/parchment paper, but it has a tendency to scorch sometimes under the direct heat of the grill so I opt for lining my baking tray with foil for these types of recipes.
Make it a meal
You can easily make these grilled salmon fillets into a whole tray bake meal by adding a few veggies that cook in the same amount of time to the tray before it goes under the grill.
Asparagus spears, green beans and cherry tomatoes are all perfect for the job, just toss them in a little olive oil then add them to the tray with the salmon without anything overlapping.
Storage
Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
More easy salmon recipes
Miso Salmon - another quick cooking salmon recipe to throw under the grill on a busy weeknight! Salmon fillets are slathered with miso paste, butter, garlic and lemon.
Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets - fresh salmon fillets, topped with basil pesto, parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.
Other recipes you may enjoy
Truffle Mashed Potatoes - rich and creamy mashed potatoes made with garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and flavoured with truffle oil. Truffle luxury on a budget!
Lamb Rump - delicious mini lamb roasts perfect for one, using plenty of herbs like thyme, rosemary and oregano.
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce - I will show you how to make a restaurant-quality sauce in three easy steps.
📖 Recipe
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin off
- 1½ tbsps olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- zest of a lemon finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon cooking salt
- finely chopped parsley optional garnish
- grated fresh parmesan optional garnish
- lemon slices optional garnish
Watch me make this recipe
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with foil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard and salt.1½ tbsps olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juicezest of a lemon2 garlic cloves1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon cooking salt
- Add salmon fillets to the bowl with the lemon mixture and turn to coat.4 salmon fillets
- Pre-heat your grill or broiler to 280c (or as high as it goes) and place the shelf 20cm away from the heat source/element (see my notes).
- Place salmon onto the lined tray, leaving a little space between each fillet.
- Place the baking tray under the grill and cook for 11 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked and the flesh flakes apart when tested with a fork.
- Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and grated parmesan (if using) and serve with extra lemon slices.finely chopped parsleygrated fresh parmesanlemon slices
Notes
- My grill is a separate compartment underneath my oven, and if I take out the shelf I can sit my baking tray directly on the base so it's 20cm from the element.
- I suggest lining your baking tray with foil (rather than the usual parchment/baking paper) as it can scorch under the direct heat.
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Gosh this was easy to make and tasted amazing. Is now on my regular weeknight rotation.
Glad you enjoyed it Dean!