Baked Salmon Lemon Slices (Print)

Tender salmon fillets baked with lemon slices and herbs for a flavorful, easy main course.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless, 6 oz each

→ Vegetables & Fruit

02 - 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
06 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
02 - Place salmon fillets skin side down on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over fillets, then evenly sprinkle salt, black pepper, and garlic powder or minced garlic.
04 - Layer lemon slices atop the salmon and scatter chopped parsley over them.
05 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive but requires almost no skill, just a hot oven and patience.
  • The lemon does all the work, keeping the fish moist and adding brightness without any fussy sauces.
  • Cleanup is nearly nonexistent if you line your pan properly.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment or foil, the fish will stick and you will lose half the fillet to the pan.
  • Check doneness early rather than late, overcooked salmon turns chalky and no amount of lemon can save it.
03 -
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking so it cooks evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer and pull it at 63°C (145°F) for perfectly moist fish every time.

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