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Crispy Baked Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter

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A foolproof, high-heat baked salmon recipe featuring crispy skin and tender flesh, topped with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (wild-caught sockeye or atlantic, approx. 6 oz each, 1-inch thick)
  • Unsalted butter (real butter, not margarine)
  • Fresh garlic (4-5 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh lemon (1 large, for zest and juice)
  • Fresh dill (chopped)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Sea salt or kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Olive oil or butter spray (for greasing parchment)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. Remove salmon fillets from the refrigerator and let sit for 10 minutes to take the chill off. Pat fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Season both sides of the salmon generously with sea salt and black pepper.
  4. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic, lemon zest, chopped dill, and chopped parsley.
  5. Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
  6. Spoon or brush half of the lemon garlic butter mixture over the top of each fillet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes (approx. 10 minutes per inch of thickness) until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  8. While baking, keep the remaining butter mixture warm. Once done, remove salmon from the oven and immediately brush the remaining butter over the hot fillets.
  9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Notes

Patting the salmon dry is crucial for achieving crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan; if cooking for a large group, use two baking sheets. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil.

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