Baked Salmon

Ingredients List:

• 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 filets
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced, pressed, or grated
• 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
• 1/2 lemon, sliced into 4 rings

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone liner or foil.
2. Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side-down.
3. In a small bowl, combine the marinade ingredients: parsley, garlic, oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Generously spread the marinade, brushing over the top and sides of the salmon then top each piece with a slice of lemon.
5. Bake uncovered at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through, flaky, and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145˚F at the thickest portion on an instant-read thermometer.
   Do not over-cook.

Notes:

Once the glaze is applied, bake right away to prevent the lemon juice from ‘cooking’ the salmon.
No need for lengthy marinating; just brush on the glaze and bake.