Chimichurri Baked Salmon

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with greased foil or parchment.

Step 2

Lay the salmon fillets skin side down. Brush the tops with olive oil, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.

Step 3

Slide the salmon into the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Then, for a crispy finish, broil for an extra 2 to 3 minutes. The salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Step 4

While the salmon is in the oven, whip up the chimichurri sauce by blending all the ingredients until they're nicely chopped.

Step 5

Once the salmon is done, let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, top each fillet with about 2 tablespoons of the fresh chimichurri sauce. Serve up this zesty dish and watch it disappear!