Salmon Filet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- 2
Prepare Garlic and Lemon
Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon to enhance the flavor of the salmon. Set aside.
- 3
Chop Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside for garnish.
Cooking
- 4
Season the Salmon
Place the salmon filets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the filets, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
- 5
Add Lemon and Herbs
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the salmon. Place the lemon halves on the baking sheet with the salmon. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for additional flavor.
- 6
Bake the Salmon
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Optional Side Dish
- 7
Prepare Asparagus (Optional)
If using asparagus, wash and trim the ends. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast it in the oven alongside the salmon for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
- 8
Serve
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Serve the salmon filets warm with roasted asparagus and garnish with capers, if desired.
