Lemon and Rosemary Salmon recipe

This Lemon and Rosemary Salmon is a really simple and easy salmon recipe, but that doesn't mean it is lacking in flavour. Just a few key ingredients mixed together and rubbed on to salmon fillets before putting them in the oven, and they are transformed. Zesty lemon and woody rosemary are mixed with some garlic for a really flavour packed salmon dish that can be prepared in minutes.

The great thing about salmon, like chicken breasts, is that you can add some many different herbs and spices to it to liven it up without adding loads of extra calories.

There are creamy sauces that you can add to salmon, but I like the simplicity of lemon, garlic and rosemary - 3 things that go really well together.

This is such a perfect quick and easy meal to throw together on a summer evening. Even better if you can eat it outside in the early evening sunshine with a glass on wine.

This baked salmon recipe takes just 15 minutes, so that's more time for relaxing outside.

For some reason, people are put off making salmon because they think it is complicated, but like most salmon recipes, this couldn't be easier. This is a recipe for those that hardly ever cook fish, and also for people that love fish and are looking for new ways to cook it.

How to make

Mix together the lemon, garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper. Put the salmon fillets on a baking tray and rub the mixture on top. Put in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 7 for 15 minutes.

What other herbs can be used?

This salmon fillet recipe was created due to us having a tonne of rosemary in our garden, but you could easily swap it for another herb. I think woody herbs work well, so if you don't want to use rosemary you could swap it for thyme.

Something like dill goes well with salmon and also works well with the garlic and lemon too.

Can this be cooked on the BBQ?

We just threw these salmon fillets in the oven for 15 minutes, but that certainly isn't the only way you can cook them. Every BBQ this summer needs some salmon cooking on it, and this grilled salmon recipe will definitely wow your guests.

Simply wrap these fillets in foil and put on the BBQ grill for about 20 minutes, making sure they are cooked through before serving.

What to serve this with?

There are so many options here! We served our cooked salmon with some fresh tomatoes and rocket lettuce. However we have also cooked up some asparagus and served it with a baked sweet potato. You could also flake up the salmon and put it in tacos or on top of a salad.

Extra tips

• To add a bit of sweetness to this, mix a tablespoon of honey in to the rosemary, lemon and garlic.
• This salmon can be cooked on the BBQ - just wrap it in foil and put on the BBQ grill for around 20 minutes, until cooked through.
• If you don't like rosemary, you can swap it for thyme or dill.

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Recipe

Lemon and Rosemary Salmon recipe

This Lemon and Rosemary Salmon is the perfect summer dinner, as in the hot weather you don't want to be spending hours in the kitchen with the oven on.

Low Carb

4.91 from 42 votes

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Course: Lunch

Cuisine: British

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes

Allergen:

Fish

Servings: 2 people

Calories: 262kcal

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 salmon fillets
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves crushed
• ▢ 1 lemon (juice and zest only)
• ▢ 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
• ▢ 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

• Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet.
• Mix together the rest of the ingredients and rub over the salmon.
• Put in a preheated oven at 200C and bake for around 15 minutes.

Notes

• To add a bit of sweetness to this, mix a tablespoon of honey in to the rosemary, lemon and garlic.
• This salmon can be cooked on the BBQ - just wrap it in foil and put on the BBQ grill for around 20 minutes, until cooked through.
• If you don't like rosemary, you can swap it for thyme or dill.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 29.5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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