Classic Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium lemon (zest and juice)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano(optional)
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese(optional)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.

2. 2

   Pat salmon dry. Season with salt and black pepper. Mince garlic; zest and juice the lemon.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, and (if using) parsley.

4. 4

   Place salmon on the baking sheet. Spoon the lemon-garlic butter over the fillets. Sprinkle with parmesan (if using).

5. 5

   Bake for 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and reaches your preferred doneness.

6. 6

   Rest salmon 2 minutes, then spoon any pan juices over the top. Garnish with extra parsley (if using) and serve.