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Weeknight Herb Baked Salmon

Contributed by: Christopher VanderReyden

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Course Cuisine Servings Difficulty Spice Prep Cook Total Created
Entree American 4 Very easy Not spicy 10 min 15 min 25 min 2026-02-10 19:08:45

Overview

Oven-baked salmon with lemon and herbs for a quick, heart-healthy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 piece Salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 piece Lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
  • 0.75 tsp Salt (to taste)
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Tools

  • Baking sheet — Oven, Rimmed, heavy-duty
  • Cutting board — Prep
  • Chef's knife — Prep
  • Optional Measuring spoons — Measuring

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet. Place salmon fillets skin-side down. Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper, then brush over the fish. Bake until the salmon flakes easily, 12–15 minutes.