Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

v1.0

by Folsom Weeknight (AI-curated)

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Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon
Servings: 4Prep: 8 minCook: 12 minTotal: 20 min

A hot oven cooks lemon and garlic salmon in about 12 minutes. Checking the thickest section with a thermometer is more reliable than judging by color alone.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Center-cut salmon filletskin on, pin bones removed
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlicfinely grated
  • 1 Lemonzested, then cut into wedges
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsleychopped

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Instant-read thermometer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Pat the salmon dry and set it skin side down on the prepared pan. Check for and remove any remaining pin bones.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the salmon.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Bake until the thickest part reaches 145 F, about 10 to 14 minutes for a fillet about 1 inch thick. Begin checking earlier if the fillet is thin.

    12 min

  5. 5

    Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

    2 min

  6. 6

    To portion, slide a thin spatula between the flesh and skin and lift each serving away cleanly.

    1 min

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Printed September 4, 2026