Baked Salmon Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Baking Dish
Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- 3
Prepare the Salmon
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Marinade
- 4
Make the Marinade
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic (finely chop the garlic), chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Marinate the Salmon
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the fillets to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Salmon
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh dill sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.