Moist, flaky oven-baked salmon with a zesty garlic herb crust and fresh lemon slices – perfect for a healthy and flavorful dinner.

Scale

4 salmon fillets – about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt – or to taste
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper – just a pinch if using finely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend – OR herbs de provence, or ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil
1 medium lemon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan.
Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of 1/2 lemon.
Spoon over salmon fillets, rubbing all over the tops and sides so there are no dry spots.
Thinly slice the remaining 1/2 of lemon and place a slice on top of each salmon fillet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Broil for the last 1-2 minutes if desired for a crisp top.
Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve.

You can substitute the herb blend to suit your taste. Great served with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.

Keywords: baked salmon, healthy salmon, lemon garlic salmon, oven salmon