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5-Ingredient Baked Salmon

5 ingredient baked salmon is brushed with garlic butter and lemon, then roasted until tender and flaky. Fresh dill and a short rest finish this simple oven-baked dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
resting 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb salmon skin-on fillet
  • 0.5 tsp salt kosher
  • 0.25 tsp pepper black
  • 3 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Season the salmon with the salt and pepper.
  5. Melt the butter in a small bowl.
  6. Stir the garlic and lemon juice into the melted butter.
  7. Brush the mixture over the salmon.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the thickest part of the salmon registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  9. Sprinkle the salmon with the dill.
  10. Let it rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the most reliable doneness, check the thickest part of the salmon with an instant-read thermometer. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free option, use olive oil in place of butter.