Garlic-herb Baked Salmon

By jarren

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each)
• 2 tsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 lemon

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Gently pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the baking sheet, skin side down.
Use a butter knife or spoon to gently spread an equal amount of the softened butter over the top of each salmon fillet.
Sprinkle the top of the salmon with the salt and black pepper.
Finely mince the garlic.

Step 2

Remove and discard the rosemary stems. Finely mince the leaves.
Distribute the minced garlic and rosemary evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
Bake the salmon on middle rack of oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.

Step 3

Check to see that salmon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over salmon, if desired. Serve immediately.