{"id":1234,"date":"2025-11-12T23:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T23:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/lemon-garlic-salmon\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T23:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T23:00:39","slug":"lemon-garlic-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/lemon-garlic-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Garlic Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<h2>Delicious Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon zest<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preparation Steps<\/h3>\n<h4>Step 1: Preheat the Oven<\/h4>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a non-stick cooking spray to prevent the salmon from sticking.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 2: Prepare the Marinade<\/h4>\n<p>In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a fragrant and zesty marinade.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3: Marinate the Salmon<\/h4>\n<p>Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Evenly drizzle the lemon garlic marinade over each fillet, ensuring that the fillets are well-coated. Allow the salmon to marinate for about 15 minutes, letting the flavors fully penetrate the fish. For a stronger flavor, you can marinate the salmon for up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 4: Bake the Salmon<\/h4>\n<p>Once the salmon has marinated, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time can vary based on the thickness of the fillets, so keep a close eye on the salmon to prevent overcooking.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 5: Garnish and Serve<\/h4>\n<p>Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven. If desired, garnish with additional lemon slices and fresh parsley leaves for an extra pop of color and flavor before serving. <\/p>\n<h3>Recipe Summary<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lemon Garlic Salmon<\/strong> is a simple, yet elegant dish bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. With just a few natural ingredients, you can create a meal that is not only healthy but also incredibly delectable. This recipe takes around <strong>35 minutes<\/strong> from start to finish, including preparation and cooking time. Each serving (one fillet) contains approximately <strong>350 calories<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, this salmon recipe pairs beautifully with a variety of sides such as steamed vegetables, quinoa, or a light salad. Enjoy the succulent, flaky texture of the salmon and the delightful zing of lemon and garlic with each bite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delicious Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 1 tablespoon lemon zest 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1\/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Lemon slices, for garnish (optional) Fresh parsley [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-5.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1234"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1234\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1235,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1234\/revisions\/1235"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1233"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}