Quick & Easy Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets, skin removed (about 24oz (680g) total)
• 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• optional: 4 lemon slices and extra herbs, for topping

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a silicone baking mat. If using aluminum foil, brush lightly with olive oil.

2. 2

   Arrange salmon fillets evenly spaced in the middle of the pan. If also roasting vegetables, arrange them around the perimeter of the pan, as pictured above.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Spoon mixture evenly over the salmon fillets (and vegetables, if using). If desired, place a lemon slice on top of each salmon fillet.

4. 4

   Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on salmon thickness (about 10 minutes per 1-inch thickness measured from the thickest part of the fillet). Salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork; if you want to check it with an instant-read thermometer, internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).

5. 5

   Serve warm. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.