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Easy Baked Salmon with Herb Butter
Freshly minced herbs and garlic are all it takes to transform salmon into a quick and delectable dinner. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Easy Baked Salmon with Herb Butter
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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
Sprinkle the tops of the salmon with the salt and black pepper.
- Step 5
Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until melted, 30-40 seconds.
- Step 6
Finely mince the fresh herbs.
- Step 7
Finely mince the garlic.
- Step 8
Add the garlic and herbs to the bowl of melted butter, and whisk with a fork to combine.
- Step 9
Use a spoon to divide the herb butter equally between each salmon fillet. Gently spread it into an even layer over the tops of the fillets.
- Step 10
Bake the salmon on middle rack of oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
- Step 11
Check to see that salmon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
- Step 12
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon if desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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