Lemon and Herb Salmon

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more affordable option while still providing a mild flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective alternative to butter.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

Preheat the oven to 500°F.

Lightly salt the salmon fillet on both sides.

Oil the baking tray with vegetable oil (not olive oil).

Sprinkle black pepper over the salmon.

Sprinkle white pepper over the salmon.

Sprinkle onion powder over the salmon lightly.

Sprinkle garlic powder over the salmon lightly.

Sprinkle sweet paprika over the salmon lightly.

Add freeze-dried dill over the salmon.

Add freeze-dried marjoram over the salmon.

Add a little tarragon over the salmon.

Sprinkle oregano over the salmon lightly.

Add freeze-dried parsley over the salmon.

Sprinkle ground mustard over the salmon.

Drizzle honey over the salmon lightly, avoiding excess sweetness.

Place lemon slices on top of the salmon.

Add lemon zest around the salmon.

Put the salmon in the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 275°F.

Bake the salmon for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, checking at 20 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the salmon; it should reach about 120°F for medium-rare.

If the salmon is not at 120°F, add butter on top of the salmon and return it to the oven.

Continue baking until the salmon reaches 120°F, checking periodically.

Once done, cover the salmon with foil and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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