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garlic salmon recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy garlic salmon recipe delivers incredible flavor and aroma, transforming simple salmon fillets into a succulent, vibrant dish perfect for busy weeknights and family-friendly meals. It features roasted garlic, vibrant lime, and a hint of smoky paprika, finished with a fresh cilantro gremolata.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon, about 150-180g (5–6 oz) each, skin on or off
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (for crust)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large lime, zested and juiced (for crust)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped (about 30g / 1 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced very fine (for gremolata)
Instructions
- Prep Your Salmon: Preheat your oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a crispier crust. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Paprika-Lime Crust: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, smoked paprika, ground cumin, the juice from the large lime, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- Coat and Bake Salmon: Generously brush the salmon fillets with the garlic salmon mixture, ensuring an even coating on the top and sides. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, looking opaque throughout. (Adjust baking time for thinner or thicker fillets.)
- Prepare Gremolata and Serve: While the salmon bakes, prepare the cilantro gremolata. In a separate small bowl, combine the finely chopped fresh cilantro, the zest from the large lime, and the 1 very finely minced garlic clove. Toss gently to combine. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Carefully transfer each fillet to a plate, drizzle any pan juices over the top, then garnish generously with the vibrant gremolata for a fresh finish.
Notes
For a faster cook, use thinner salmon fillets (around 1-inch thick) which can reduce baking time to 10-12 minutes. For a crispy top without extra oil, finish under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. To avoid dry salmon, check for doneness frequently, ensuring fillets are similar thickness for even cooking. Starting with high-quality, fresh salmon and patting it dry thoroughly helps minimize any fishy aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 170 g)
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg