When it comes to quick, healthy, and delicious meals, baked garlic and black pepper salmon is a top contender. This recipe combines the rich, buttery flavor of salmon with the robust taste of garlic and the sharp bite of black pepper, creating a dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
The Simple Ingredients:
The most important part of this recipe is to choose quality fish. For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, high-quality salmon. Wild-caught salmon is especially good for its richer taste. Head to a local fish or farmers’ market and be on the look for some fresh salmon!
As always, feel free to experiment with additional seasonings. Dill, thyme, or a drizzle of honey can add delightful variations to this basic recipe.
How to bake the salmon?
Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F/gas 4. Place the salmon fillets in a baking tray, with the skin facing down. Pour the oil evenly over each fillet and add the salt. Rub the salt and oil over the salmon with your fingers, ensuring the salt spreads evenly.
Sprinkle the black pepper over the salmon. Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. and place the garlic on top of the salmon fillets. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the top has become golden. Enjoy!
Baked Garlic and Pepper Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets 260 g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F/gas 4. Place the salmon fillets in a baking tray, with the skin facing down. Pour the oil evenly over each fillet and add the salt. Rub the salt and oil over the salmon with your fingers, ensuring the salt spreads evenly.
- Sprinkle the black pepper over the salmon. Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. and place the garlic on top of the salmon fillets. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the top has become golden. Enjoy!