Baked Italian Herb-Infused Salmon with Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Tender salmon fillets baked with a fragrant blend of Italian herbs and brightened with fresh lemon juice for a simple, elegant meal. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 slices for garnish lemon slices

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and spread 2 minced garlic cloves evenly over the fillets.
Step 2: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly over the salmon. Drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice on top.
Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Garnish each fillet with a lemon slice before serving.