# Oven-Baked Salmon

This simple oven-baked salmon recipe is a must-have, whether you're searching for an easy weeknight dinner or a way to feed a crowd.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 3 lb. large skin-on salmon fillet
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving

## Instructions

1. Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°.
2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil, then line the foil with parchment to prevent any interaction of lemon slices with foil.
3. In the center of the parchment, arrange thin, uniform lemon slices in an even layer.
4. Season salmon with salt and pepper and arrange it on top of the lemon slices.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, melted butter, honey, dried oregano, and finely chopped fresh thyme.
6. Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon.
7. Fold up the parchment and foil around the salmon to keep the juices contained.
8. Bake salmon until opaque, cooked through, and the flesh easily flakes with a fork, which takes about 25 minutes (or until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached).
9. Turn on the broiler.
10. Broil salmon, watching closely, until browned in spots, for 4 to 6 minutes.
11. Transfer lemons and salmon to a platter.
12. Top with finely chopped fresh parsley for serving.

## Equipment

- oven
- large rimmed baking sheet
- foil
- parchment paper
- small bowl
- whisk
- platter

## Tips

- Use high-quality salmon, fresh or frozen.
- Line baking sheet with foil, then parchment to prevent lemon from interacting with foil.
- Garlic can be substituted with chopped shallots, scallions, or garlic powder.
- Melted butter can be swapped with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Honey can be replaced with a few tablespoons of light brown sugar.
- Other herbs like rosemary or fresh oregano can be used; adjust to taste.
- Don't skip the parsley topping for bright color.
- Ensure lemon slices are thin and uniform for even cooking.
- Use a thermometer to ensure salmon is cooked through to 145°F.
- For best flavor, enjoy the night of preparation. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a55315/best-baked-salmon-recipe/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/47b9a1e0-2563-4b1b-bb19-18738a55cebe
- Extracted: 2026-06-10

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