Spicy Lemon Garlic Salmon with Chili Flakes

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pat salmon dry and coat both sides with the mixture.

3. 3

   Place salmon on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and is just cooked through.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, spooning any pan juices over the salmon.