Best Baked Salmon

Best Baked Salmon

from downshiftology.com
20 min
4 servings

This is my go-to recipe for perfectly moist and flakey baked salmon! The fillets are coated in a delicious garlic butter sauce and baked in the oven for just 15 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice (plus more lemon slices for garnish)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill

Directions

  1. 1

    Brush the salmon. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the melted butter and lemon juice (I use the juice from ¼ slice of lemon) in a small bowl. Then, place the salmon in the baking dish and brush the butter mix all over.

  2. 2

    Bake the salmon. Top the salmon with the minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

  3. 3

    Garnish and serve. Sprinkle the fresh parsley and dill on the salmon before serving.