Baked Sockeye Salmon - Quick, Easy And Healthy Recipe!

sockeye salmon

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: cod

Trout is lower in calories, while cod is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Parsley is a versatile herb, while dried dill is less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Season the salmon by squeezing lemon juice over it and placing lemon slices on top.

Drizzle approximately 1 tablespoon of olive oil over one pound of salmon.

Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and garlic powder over the salmon.

Rub the oil and seasonings into the salmon, optionally seasoning both sides if desired.

Place the salmon on the baking sheet and top with lemon slices.

Bake in the preheated oven for 13 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Remove the salmon from the oven and serve.

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