Lemon Herb Salmon
A quick and flavorful Lemon Herb Salmon recipe ready in under 20 minutes, featuring fresh herbs, lemon, and simple preparation that yields a healthy and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking sheet
- skillet,
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets skin on or off, your preference
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon thinly sliced, plus extra for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, or 1/2 tablespoon dried
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional, a pinch for subtle kick
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth optional, for extra moisture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat if pan-searing.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped fresh dill, fresh parsley, dried oregano, and garlic powder to create the herb blend.
- For the sheet pan method, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, drizzle olive oil, and place seasoned salmon fillets on it. For the skillet method, add olive oil to the hot pan, place salmon skin-side down, cook 3-4 minutes until crispy, then flip.
- Sprinkle the herb mixture evenly over each salmon fillet and arrange thin lemon slices on top of the herbs.
- Bake salmon in the oven 12-18 minutes depending on thickness until cooked through and flakes easily (145°F internal temperature) or continue pan-cooking after flipping for 5-10 minutes. Optionally transfer skillet to oven to finish.
- Remove salmon from heat, let rest a few minutes to redistribute juices, then serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Feel free to substitute salmon with cod, halibut, or trout and experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary. Avocado or grapeseed oil can replace olive oil. Use fresh lemon juice if fresh lemon is not available.