Baked Salmon Lemon Herb (Printable Version)
Tender salmon baked with zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a quick healthy meal
# What You 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
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
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
# How-To:
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. Lay thin lemon slices on top of each fillet.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout the center.
06 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- A weeknight dinner that looks like you spent twice the effort
- The honey mustard glaze creates this gorgeous caramelized finish that people can't stop talking about
02 -
- Overcooking happens fast. Check at 12 minutes and remember residual heat keeps cooking after it leaves the oven.
- Skin-on fillets stay juicier and the skin peels right off after baking if you prefer it without.
03 -
- Pat your salmon dry before brushing on the glaze, it sticks better and creates a more even finish
- Room temperature fish cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before baking