Baked Salmon with Lemon Herbs (Print View)
Flaky salmon fillets baked with lemon slices, garlic, and fresh herbs. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Aromatics & Flavorings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced)
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Extra chopped herbs
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing its surface.
02 - Carefully arrange the salmon fillets onto the prepared baking sheet, placing them skin-side down if your fillets retain the skin.
03 - Evenly drizzle the olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the top surface of each salmon fillet.
04 - Generously sprinkle the minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, fresh parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the salmon.
05 - Adorn each fillet with a few slices of lemon.
06 - Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through, opaque in the center, and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for approximately 2 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh lemon wedges and herbs.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's genuinely foolproof, even for those days when your brain feels like scrambled eggs.
- The way the lemon brightens everything up just makes you feel good from the inside out.
02 -
- Never overcook salmon; it goes from perfectly tender to dry and sad in a blink.
- Using parchment paper isn't just for easy cleanup; it helps prevent sticking and keeps the fish moist.
03 -
- Before baking, ensure your salmon fillets are roughly the same thickness for even cooking.
- For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.