Lemon Herb Oven-Baked Salmon
This lemon herb baked salmon is bright, tender, and ready with minimal effort. A simple seasoning of thyme, lemon, salt, and pepper lets the rich flavor of the salmon shine.
Servings2 Portions
Prep Time10 Mins
Cook Time15 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
2
- salmon fillets2 fillets
- coarse salt0.5 tsp
- black pepper0.5 tsp
- thyme1 tsp
- lemon juice1.5 tbsp
- lemon slices2 slices
- fresh parsley1 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Pat the salmon fillets dry, then season both sides with coarse salt and black pepper. Let them sit for 10 minutes while the oven heats.
02
Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place the salmon fillets on it, skin-side down.
03
Squeeze the lemon juice evenly over the salmon, then sprinkle the thyme over the top.
04
Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
