Salmon Filet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Marinade
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade (Optional)
If using the marinade, finely chop the garlic and dill. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, dill, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well.
- 2
Prep the Salmon
Rinse the salmon filets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. If using the marinade, place the salmon in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. If not marinating, proceed to the next step.
Cooking
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 4
Season the Salmon
If not using a marinade, brush the salmon filets with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Salmon
Place the salmon filets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the filets. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Serve
Once done, remove the salmon from the oven. Drizzle with additional lemon juice and serve warm, garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill if desired.
