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Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

Simple, elegant salmon that turns out perfectly juicy in the oven. The key is not to cook too long — use a meat thermometer and remove at 48°C (118°F).

Oven baking 2 servings 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets, about 180 g each
  • 1 lemon
  • Fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Flaky salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

  2. 2

    Place the salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Place lemon slices and dill on top.

  5. 5

    Bake for 12–15 minutes until core temperature reaches 48–50°C (118–122°F).

  6. 6

    Remove and serve immediately with a knob of butter.