Easy Garlic Herb Salmon

Salmon cooked in a light and flavorful herb sauce. Serve it over rice and roasted vegetables.

My love affair with salmon has come full circle with this recipe. This Garlic Herb Salmon is delicious, super easy to make, and requires little to no cleanup time. It’s quick and easy and is the perfect weeknight dinner.

Garlic herb salmon Is incredible because the marinade Is the star of the show. All the components work so well together, and what’s better than lemon and garlic, right? Now I say that to encourage you to get creative. You can use whatever flavor profile you like.

Tips for Cooking the Best Salmon

First things first, choose great quality salmon. Make sure your salmon is wild-caught and sustainably sourced. I love the guys over at Surrender Salmon. They are my go-to for wild-caught Alaskan salmon.
I’ve learned a lot about cooking salmon over the years. The most common mistake everyone makes is overcooking it. So to remedy the possibility of overcooking, try this hack. Whether grilling, pan-searing, or roasting a piece of salmon, it is best to leave the skin on. The skin acts as a protective layer between the fish and the heat. Therefore, preventing overcooking. And salmon skin is HELLA delicious!
When it comes to seasoning, it’s really up to you. You can marinate like we are doing today, or you can use a dry rub. I love cajun and coffee rubs on salmon. But I highly recommend trying different things and figuring out what you like.

Let’s make Garlic Herb Salmon:

If you have been looking for a go-to salmon recipe, give this one a try and I promise you won’t be disappointed. It pairs perfectly with our Cauliflower Rice.

Let’s get cooking

Garlic Herb Salmon

Salmon cooked in a light and flavorful herb sauce. Serve it over rice and roasted vegetables for the perfect easy weeknight dinner.

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Salmon cooked in a light and flavorful herb sauce. Serve it over rice and roasted vegetables for the perfect easy weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Yields:4

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Ingredients

1.5

lbs fresh wild-caught salmon fillet
1

tsp freshly chopped rosemary
2

cloves garlic, finely minced
1

tbsp melted ghee
juice of 1/2 lemon
1

tsp olive oil
1

tbsp coconut aminos
1/2

tsp garlic seasoning
Freshly chopped cilantro and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Pat salmon dry and place into a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Add lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, ghee, olive oil, coconut aminos, and garlic seasoning to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour mixture over salmon.
Let the salmon sit for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the salmon to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes.
Remove salmon from oven.
Rest for a few minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and lemon slices and serve.