Description
Tender and flaky oven-poached salmon gently cooked with lemon, garlic, and herbs for a light and elegant dish full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 170 g each)
- 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange onion, garlic, and lemon slices on the bottom.
- Place salmon fillets on top, skin-side down if applicable.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
- Pour water or broth into the dish until it reaches halfway up the salmon.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use lemon juice in the liquid for extra brightness.
- Add vegetables like carrots or zucchini to cook alongside.
- Substitute dill for thyme for a classic flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently with added liquid to prevent drying.
- Avoid overcooking to keep salmon tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
