Baked Salmon with Lemon Herb (Printable)
Tender salmon fillets baked with lemon, garlic, dill, and parsley for a quick, healthy meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the marinade evenly over each fillet using a pastry brush.
04 - Sprinkle chopped dill and parsley evenly over the salmon. Place thin lemon slices on top of each fillet.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout the center.
06 - Remove from oven and let salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a proper dinner party
- The marinade keeps the salmon impossibly tender while the herbs make it feel fancy without any real effort
02 -
- Salmon keeps cooking after you pull it from the oven, so remove it when it still looks slightly underdone in the very center
- Marinating for 15 to 30 minutes before baking makes a huge difference if you have the extra time
03 -
- Pat your salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels before adding the marinade, this helps it adhere better
- If you're using skin-on salmon, place it skin side down on the parchment and serve it with the skin on for easier removal