Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon slices, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.

2. 2

   Pat the salmon fillets very dry with paper towels — wet fish steams instead of roasting.

3. 3

   Whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and parsley in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Place fillets skin-side down on the prepared pan. Season generously with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Spoon the herb mixture over each fillet, spreading evenly.

6. 6

   Roast for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness. Salmon is done when the thickest part flakes easily with a fork and an instant-read thermometer reads 125°F (52°C) for medium.

7. 7

   Rest for 2 minutes, then serve with lemon slices.