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15-Minute Baked Salmon with Lemon
Fifteen minutes, and some salt, pepper, and lemon are all that's needed for perfectly cooked simple salmon fillets. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
15-Minute Baked Salmon with Lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Step 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 3
Gently pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the baking sheet, skin side down.
- Step 4
Use a butter knife or spoon to gently spread an equal amount of the softened butter over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Step 5
Sprinkle the tops of the salmon with the salt and black pepper.
- Step 6
Slice the lemon into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange 2-3 lemon slices over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Step 7
Bake the salmon on middle rack of oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
- Step 8
Check to see that salmon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
- Step 9
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over salmon if desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
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