Description
Christmas Baked Salmon is a simple yet elegant holiday dish that’s perfect for festive gatherings. This flavorful recipe combines citrus, fresh herbs, and garlic, making it an easy make-ahead meal that pairs wonderfully with a variety of holiday sides. Perfect for a stress-free Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (700g) salmon fillet, skin-on
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 orange, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillet on a large piece of parchment paper or foil on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil, then rub the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice over the fillet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange orange slices on top of the salmon.
- Fold the parchment or foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, open the packet, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
You can prepare this dish ahead of time. Simply refrigerate the baked salmon once cooled and reheat gently before serving.
Leftover salmon can be flaked and added to salads or pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal
Keywords: Christmas baked salmon, holiday salmon recipe, festive salmon dish, citrus salmon, easy Christmas dinner, salmon with orange slices, make-ahead salmon recipe.