Herb Garlic Baked Salmon

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C). Line baking sheet with parchment or foil.

Step 2

Peel garlic cloves. Slice each clove lengthwise into 4-5 thin slices.

Step 3

Remove dill frond leaves from main thick stem. Chop frond leaves finely.

Step 4

Remove parsley leaves from stems. Chop parsley leaves finely.

Step 5

Cut lemon into wedges.

Step 6

On plate or in shallow dish, toss salmon fillets in extra virgin olive oil to coat. Remove excess oil from fillets once coated. Place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. If fillets have skin, place skin down.

Step 7

Sprinkle each fillet generously with Kosher salt or sea salt. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Place 3-4 garlic slices on top of each salmon fillet. Sprinkle each fillet with chopped fresh dill and fresh parsley.

Step 9

Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked. Do not overcook. Flesh should turn opaque and flake slightly when done. Serve with fresh lemon wedges — squeeze lemon over fillets to taste.