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April 29, 2025
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.
6 Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Gently pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the baking sheet, skin side down.
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Use a butter knife or spoon to gently spread an equal amount of the softened butter over the top of each salmon fillet.
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Sprinkle the tops of the salmon with the salt and black pepper.
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Slice the lemon into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange 2-3 lemon slices over the top of each salmon fillet.
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Bake the salmon on middle rack of oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
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Check to see that salmon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over salmon if desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Skin-Side Secret 🐟Always place salmon skin-side down first to create a crispy exterior and protect the delicate flesh from direct heat.
- Lemon Zest Magic 🍋Grate fresh lemon zest over the salmon just before serving to intensify the citrus flavor and add bright aromatics.
- Butter Basting Technique 🧈Melt butter and continuously spoon it over the salmon during baking to keep the fish moist and add rich, luxurious flavor.
- Perfect Doneness Test 🥢Check salmon doneness by gently pressing the thickest part - it should flake easily and look slightly translucent in the center.
- Quick Marinating Hack 🕒While the recipe is quick, let salmon sit with salt, pepper, and lemon for 10 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor penetration.
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