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Easy Oven Baked Salmon Recipe

Easy Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets Salmon fillets skin-on, about 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 whole Lemon sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, fresh dill, fresh parsley, and lemon juice.
  • Generously brush or spoon the garlic-herb butter mixture evenly over the tops and sides of each salmon fillet. Season evenly with salt and black pepper.
  • Lay 1-2 thin lemon slices over the top of each salmon fillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • For a lightly golden top, turn the oven to broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove the salmon from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.