Marry Me Salmon Garlic Lemon

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 2 salmon fillets (wild-caught preferred)

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)

03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt

06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

→ For the Topping

07 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or substitute with dried dill or parsley)

→ Optional Additions

08 - Vegetable sides such as asparagus or bell peppers, cut into pieces

09 - Lemon slices or tomato slices for added flavor

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let the marinade rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

03 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange vegetable sides and lemon or tomato slices around or atop the salmon, if desired.

04 - Brush each fillet generously with the marinade. Sprinkle chopped fresh dill evenly over the top.

05 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Thicker fillets may require the full 20 minutes.

06 - Remove from oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve hot with your choice of side vegetables and an extra squeeze of lemon juice.

# Tips for Success:

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The garlic lemon dill combination creates this bright fragrant sauce that makes even basic salmon taste restaurant worthy
It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks and tastes like something you spent all afternoon planning
The whole baking sheet becomes infused with these incredible flavors so even your vegetable sides taste extraordinary

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Overcooked salmon is basically salmon jerky, so pull it out when it is still slightly translucent in the very center since it will keep cooking as it rests
The skin will peel right off after baking if you want to skip it, but leaving it on during cooking helps keep the fish moist

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