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Lemon Herb Baked Salmon

This baked whole salmon recipe is an easy, healthy, 30-minute meal. Topped with lemon herb butter, this salmon is melt-in-your-mouth good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: 30-minute-meal, baked salmon, lemon herb butter, whole salmon
Method: Oven
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Ashley McCrary

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 whole salmon fillet 3 pounds
  • 3-4 fresh sprigs of rosemary
  • 1 lemon sliced*
  • 3 tablespoons butter* room temp
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet Pan with aluminum foil.
  •  In a medium mixing bowl add the butter, herbs, garlic, and salt/pepper. Mix together. You can also melt the butter mixture in a saucepan if you want to make it easier to spread on the salmon before cooking.
  • Coat the foil with baking spray, then place the salmon on top. Add the herb butter mixture either at room temp or melted over the top of the salmon fillet. Add rosemary sprigs and lemon slices over the top.
  • Gently tent the salmon with foil and bake and bake for about 18-20 minutes. At the 18-20 minute mark, turn the oven to broil for 2 minutes, browning the top. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
  • Cut into portioned pieces and serve with fresh greens. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to sub ghee for the vegan butter for Whole30