Description
A delicious and festive Christmas salmon recipe that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole salmon (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the salmon and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Rub the salmon with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange lemon slices, rosemary, and thyme on top of the salmon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use salmon fillets if a whole salmon is not available.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the salmon.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: christmas salmon, festive salmon, holiday recipe