Simple Oven-Baked Salmon
Tender salmon fillets are lightly seasoned with coarse salt, black pepper, and fresh dill, then brightened with lemon juice as they bake. This quick, flavorful main dish pairs easily with vegetables or rice for a simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Oven-Baked Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, and dill. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut each fillet into 2 pieces and serve.
- Calories 159.45 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 25.57 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 1.81 g 1%
- Total Fat 5.13 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 94.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 447.89 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 19.24 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Simple Oven Baked Salmon is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, Fresh Dill, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 159.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Oven-Baked Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, Fresh Dill, Lemon Juice, Salmon. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Oven-Baked Salmon?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 159.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Oven-Baked Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Simple Oven-Baked Salmon healthy?
- Simple Oven-Baked Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 159.45 calories and 25.57 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.03 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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