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Zesty Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Bright and flavorful baked lemon garlic salmon is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 6 ounces each salmon fillets skin on
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon zest
  • 1/2 medium lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • fresh herbs dill, parsley, thyme, or chives, for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Whisk together melted butter, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, and coat with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the skin on for moisture; substitute butter with olive oil if dairy-free.