Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a bit of olive oil.

3. 3

   Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Brush or spoon the lemon and herb mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.

6. 6

   Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

8. 8

   Serve the baked salmon with extra lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.