Description
Broiled Salmon with Skin is a quick and delicious dish that brings the ocean’s essence to your table. With its tender, flaky texture and irresistibly crispy skin, this recipe transforms an ordinary weeknight meal into a gourmet experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights or impressing dinner guests. Enjoy the rich flavors of salmon complemented by fresh herbs and lemon juice for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets with skin (approximately 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ? teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler on high, positioning the oven rack about six inches from the heat source.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over each fillet and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle chopped herbs on top.
- Broil for 6-10 minutes, monitoring closely to avoid overcooking; the salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, serve with additional lemon wedges if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg