Baked Salmon with Lemon Sauce (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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4 salmon fillets (approx. 150 g each), skin-on
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced
→ Seasoning and Garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Set oven to 190°C and allow to fully preheat to ensure even cooking.
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Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow baking dish, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and infused.
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Lightly season the salmon fillets with sea salt and black pepper. Evenly pour the lemon butter sauce over each fillet.
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Sprinkle chopped dill and parsley across the top of the salmon fillets for aromatic freshness.
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Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes readily with a fork yet remains moist in the center.
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Serve salmon immediately, spooning any remaining pan sauce over the fillets. Accompany with your preferred side dishes.
# Helpful Notes:
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Allow the salmon to rest a few minutes after baking to help flavors settle and retain moisture.
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For enhanced citrus aroma, garnish with additional lemon zest or a fresh lemon wedge at serving.
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Leftover salmon can be flaked and enjoyed cold over salads or rice bowls.