Salmon Recipe
Perfectly cooked salmon, highly praised by our guests.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Perfectly Cooked Salmon
Method
Instructions for Cooking Salmon
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon into the mixture and stir well.
- 2
Marinate the Salmon
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the fillets are well coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 4
Bake the Salmon
Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5
Serve
Remove the salmon from the oven. Squeeze the remaining half of the lemon over the top and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired. Serve immediately.