Baked Salmon Herb Lemon (Printable Version)
Tender salmon baked with zesty lemon and fresh herbs for a healthy, satisfying meal ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll 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 (about 1 lemon)
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 (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper in small bowl until well combined.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on prepared baking sheet. Brush marinade evenly over each fillet using pastry brush.
04 - Sprinkle chopped dill and parsley over salmon. Place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with fork and is opaque throughout.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey and mustard create this gorgeous sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully
- Its ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
02 -
- Overcooking happens fast. Check at 12 minutes, even if it looks underdone.
- The salmon keeps cooking on the sheet after you pull it out.
- Fresh herbs burn easily. If you want to broil for color, add them at the end.
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly. Take it out 15 minutes before you start.
- Use a pastry brush instead of a spoon for more even coverage.