Lemon Garlic Salmon

Cooked salmon fillets on a baking tray with lemon tomatoes and parsley.

Lemon garlic salmon is a quick recipe perfect for a busy weeknight. Fresh salmon fillets are slathered in a paste of lemon, garlic and Dijon mustard and then grilled to perfection.

Course Dinner

Cuisine International

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 308kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace

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

Metric - US customary

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 oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, zest of a lemon, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ 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 parsley, grated fresh parmesan, lemon slices

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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.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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