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Baked Lemon Herb Salmon

Baked Lemon Herb Salmon

This Baked Lemon Herb Salmon is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender salmon fillets infused with fresh lemon juice and aromatic herbs, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Brush the lemon herb mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the lemon herb mixture for 30 minutes before baking.