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Best Baked Salmon fillets on a white platter, garnished with fresh dill and lemon wedges.

Best Baked Salmon

Smiling woman with glasses and dark hair, professional portrait for Baked Bree website.Diane Goodman
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each, preferably wild-caught
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning blend or you can use a mix of dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil
  • 1 medium lemon
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly oil a baking dish. Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down and season.
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  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and the juice from half the lemon. Drizzle over each fillet.
    Whisking minced garlic, herbs, and olive oil for best baked salmon.
  • Bake to Perfection: Slide the salmon into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Your goal is an opaque and flaky center when tested with a fork. If you are after a golden finish, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
    Seasoning Best Baked Salmon fillets with herbs and minced garlic in a pink baking dish.
  • Transfer the baked salmon to plates, garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or dill) if you like and serve with the remaining lemon slices.
    Tender baked salmon fillets with garlic and herb seasoning on a pink baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 244mgFiber: 1g
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