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Easy Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Sweet Bacon & Pecans
Here is how to make easy baked salmon that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. You can also use this baked salmon dish for a dinner party or to make salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs. fresh boneless salmon* cut into 4 6-oz. salmon fillets
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon or dried dill
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup white cooking wine
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp diced shallot
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange four pieces of aluminum foil on a flat surface, then place a sheet of parchment paper over each piece of foil. This will be used to make a foil pouch for each salmon fillet.
  • Place one salmon fillet at the center of each foil pouch. Pour ½ tsp olive oil over each fillet, and massage the oil into the salmon.
  • Wash and dry hands, then sprinkle dried tarragon or dried dill, cracked black pepper, and salt over the fish, dividing the herbs and spices equally between each fillet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together white wine, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, and juice of half a lemon. Pour the mixture over the salmon, dividing it equally among the four salmon fillets. Arrange 1 sprig each of rosemary and thyme over each fillet.
  • Bring the corners of the foil and parchment paper together over the salmon, leaving some space between the top of the fish and the pouch. Fold the longest edges first, then fold the sides. Make sure the edges are facing upwards, to help hold the juices in the pouch as the salmon bakes.
  • Bake the salmon for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily when pierced with a fork. When it’s done, the salmon temperature should read 145 degrees Fahrenheit, when measured in the thickest part of the salmon fillet, using an instant-read thermometer.

Notes

  • You can also use frozen salmon to make this recipe. Place the frozen salmon in the refrigerator to thaw overnight before baking.
  • Thicker salmon fillets may require longer baking times, while thinner salmon fillets may need less baking time.
  • Use an instant-read meat thermometer to measure the temperature of cooked salmon for doneness. The salmon should read at 145 degrees Fahrenheit on the thermometer when it’s done.
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