Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs Center-cut salmon fillet
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced finely
  • 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley or dill, minced
  • 1 Lemon, sliced into thin rounds

Instructions:

  1. Place your salmon on the lined baking sheet. Use a paper towel to pat the surface until it is completely dry. Note: Excess moisture on the skin or flesh will cause the fish to steam rather than roast, resulting in a mushy texture.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the fish first, rubbing it in with your fingers, then pour over the butter mixture. Note: The oil acts as a primer, helping the butter mixture adhere to the protein.
  3. Arrange the lemon slices on top of and around the salmon. Slide the pan into the center of the oven at 200°C. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are slightly golden and the center is opaque. Note: Start checking at 10 minutes; salmon can go from perfect to overdone in a blink.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the fresh parsley or dill right before serving. You will smell the herbs activate as they hit the warm butter.