Roasted Salmon

Name: Roasted Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lb skin-on salmon fillet, center-cut preferred; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced; 8 lemon wedges, from 2 medium lemons; 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped

Herb-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Lemon

This salmon strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. The garlic forms a fragrant crust under a quick broil, while the herbs stay bright and fresh. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in under 20 minutes.

DinnerGluten FreeKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinQuick MealsHealthyBakingRoastingSeafoodFish

Prep10 min

Cook16 min

Total26 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

1½ lbskin-on salmon fillet, center-cut preferred
2 tbspunsalted butter, melted
½ tspkosher salt
¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
1 tbspfresh garlic, finely minced
8 lemon wedges, from 2 medium lemons
1 tspfresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tspfresh dill, finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the rack in the center. The moderate temperature ensures even cooking without drying out the fish.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and give it a light coating of cooking spray or oil. The foil makes cleanup effortless and prevents sticking.
Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared sheet. Check that the fillet lies flat — if one end is thicker, it's fine to tuck the thin tail under slightly for even cooking.
Brush half the melted butter across the salmon's surface, then season evenly with salt and pepper. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top — this creates richness and helps the garlic adhere.
Scatter the minced garlic evenly over the salmon, pressing it gently into the surface. Arrange the lemon wedges around the perimeter of the sheet — they'll roast alongside and become sweet and caramelized.
Bake until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125°F, about 12 minutes. The fish should feel firm but still give slightly when pressed in the thickest part.
⏱ 12 min
Switch the oven to high broil and move the rack to the upper third. Broil until the surface turns light golden and the garlic starts to brown and smell fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱ 3 min 30 sec
Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Use a thin spatula to lift the salmon away from its skin, which should peel off easily and stay on the foil. Transfer the fillet to your serving platter.
Sprinkle the fresh parsley and dill over the warm salmon — the residual heat will release their oils. Serve immediately with the roasted lemon wedges for squeezing over each portion.