Baked Salmon with Lemon Herbs (Printer-friendly)
Tender salmon fillets baked with zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a healthy meal ready in 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fish & Marinade
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless or skin-on
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
04 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp honey
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
09 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
# How-To Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the marinade evenly over each fillet, ensuring complete coverage.
04 - Sprinkle chopped dill and parsley over the salmon. Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
06 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This foolproof method works every single time no matter how inexperienced you feel
- The bright herb lemon combo transforms an ordinary weeknight into something restaurant worthy
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- Rely on the flake test more than exact timing because thickness varies by fillet
- A few extra minutes marinating before baking makes a noticeable difference in depth
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- Pat the salmon dry before brushing on the marinade for better adherence
- Room temperature fish cooks more evenly so let it sit out for 15 minutes first