Ingredients:

  • 4 Center-cut salmon fillets (approx. 170g / 6oz each)
  • 5g (1 tsp) Kosher salt
  • 2g (1/2 tsp) Cracked black pepper
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) Unsalted butter, melted
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2g (1 tsp) Fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Large lemon, thinly sliced into rounds

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove salmon from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat the fillets extremely dry with paper towels. Lay the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined tray over a bed of lemon slices.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 15ml lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs. Brush the mixture generously over the tops and sides of the salmon. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake in the center rack for 12 to 15 minutes. The salmon is done when it is opaque on the outside and flakes easily with a fork, or reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C).
  4. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs and a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice.