Garlic Butter Salmon with Herbs and Lemon (Print version)
Tender baked salmon brushed with garlic butter, fresh herbs, and lemon for a simple 25-minute main dish.
# Ingredients:
For the salmon
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4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170 g) each
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 lemon, thinly sliced
For the garlic herb butter
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
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4 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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Extra lemon wedges, for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pat the salmon fillets dry. Place them on the baking sheet, skin-side down if using skin-on salmon. Brush with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, dill, and thyme.
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Spoon the garlic herb butter evenly over the salmon. Arrange lemon slices around and partly over the fillets.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the thickest part flakes easily and stays moist. Use 145°F as the official safe internal temperature for fish.
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Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. Spoon the pan butter over the top and serve with extra lemon wedges.
# Good to know:
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Best with fresh herbs, but dried herbs can be used at one-third the amount.
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Cooking time depends on fillet thickness. Start checking at 9 minutes for thin pieces.
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Use center-cut fillets for the most even baking.