Marry Me Salmon Garlic Lemon

# Components:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 2 salmon fillets (wild-caught preferred)

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)

03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt

06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

→ For the Topping

07 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or substitute with dried dill or parsley)

→ Optional Additions

08 - Vegetable sides such as asparagus or bell peppers, cut into pieces

09 - Lemon slices or tomato slices for added flavor

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let the marinade rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

03 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange vegetable sides and lemon or tomato slices around or atop the salmon, if desired.

04 - Brush each fillet generously with the marinade. Sprinkle chopped fresh dill evenly over the top.

05 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Thicker fillets may require the full 20 minutes.

06 - Remove from oven, let rest for 2–3 minutes, then serve hot with your choice of side vegetables and an extra squeeze of lemon juice.

# Expert Advice:

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The lemon garlic sauce creates its own silken glaze as it bakes
Wild salmon becomes impossibly tender without any fancy techniques
Fresh dill transforms the whole dish into something that feels like a celebration

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Overcooked salmon becomes dry and chalky almost faster than you can notice it happening
Wild salmon typically needs less cooking time than farm-raised due to lower fat content
Marinating longer than 15 minutes can actually break down the texture too much

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