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Oven-Baked Salmon

This simple oven-baked salmon recipe is a must-have, whether you're searching for an easy weeknight dinner or a way to feed a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 911
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1 large skin-on salmon fillet (about 3 lb.)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme 
  • Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Method
 

  1. Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, then line foil with parchment to prevent any interaction of lemon slices with foil. In center of parchment, arrange lemon slices in an even layer.
  2. Season salmon with salt and pepper and arrange on top of lemon slices.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk garlic, butter, honey, oregano, and thyme. Pour over salmon, then fold up parchment and foil around salmon.
  4. Bake salmon until opaque, cooked through, and flesh easily flakes with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  5. Turn on broiler. Broil salmon, watching closely, until browned in spots, 4 to 6 minutes.
  6. Transfer lemons and salmon to a platter. Top with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 911kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 70gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 973mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

The secret to this dish's success lies in the combination of lemon slices and a parchment layer, which not only infuses the salmon with zesty flavor but also helps to retain moisture. This technique ensures that the fish cooks evenly and remains tender, allowing it to flake perfectly with a fork.

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