Oven Baked Salmon

Treat yourself to an easy-to-make Oven Baked Salmon that's keto-friendly and bursting with flavors.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound salmon filet
• 1 lemon (sliced in 1/4-inch rounds)
• 1 lemon (fresh juice )
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8-10 cherry tomatoes
• 1 red onion (sliced into rings)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 bay leaves
• Sea salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Making the lemon mixture ---
2. 2Slice one lemon into ¼-inch rounds. Squeeze the juice out of the other lemon in a small bowl.
3. 3Add olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to a small mixing bowl.
4. 4Toss the grated garlic cloves, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
5. 5--- Baking the salmon ---
6. 6Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C).
7. 7Scatter the cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion on the bottom of the parchment paper.
8. 8Arrange the salmon filets on top of the tomatoes and red onion slices.
9. 9Place the sprigs of fresh thyme and bay leaves atop the filets. Also, toss in the lemon slices.
10. 10Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice mixture over the salmon, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
11. 11Fold the parchment paper over the salmon, crimping the edges tightly to ensure the steam stays trapped while baking.
12. 12Place the baking sheet with the salmon packet in the preheated oven.
13. 13Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
14. 14Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
15. 15Open the parchment paper packet carefully.
16. 16Transfer the salmon and the baked veggies to a serving plate and serve!