- Is it done?
- Press gently: if it flakes, it's ready.
- Dry?
- Overcooked. Remove sooner.
Oven-Baked Salmon Fillets
Baking salmon is a lesson in 'less is more'. Rich in healthy fats, it stays juicy only if not overcooked. The goal is a flaky, pink texture. Lemon and dill are classic partners.
Ingredients
4
fillets
Salmon
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
Lemon
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Pepper
1
bunch
Fresh Dill
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Brush
Allergen Information
Fish
Instructions
1
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon dry.
Tip: Moisture creates steam.
2
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Place on parchment. Brush with oil, drizzle lemon juice.
Tip: Acid cooks protein, so add lemon just before baking.
3
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Season with salt, pepper, add lemon slices.
Tip: Baked lemon adds flavor.
4
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Bake 12-15 mins. Center should be slightly translucent.
Tip: Carryover heat finishes it.
5
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Top with dill.
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets Salmon
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh Dill