The Ultimate Baked Salmon Recipe - Over 1000 5-Star Reviews!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and lower in saturated fat.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a similar fish, while tilapia is more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds freshness, while spinach is a budget-friendly green.

lemon

💰Cheaper: lime

Lime provides a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange salmon on the parchment paper.

Make the glaze by combining finely chopped parsley, freshly grated garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Stir the glaze until well combined.

Brush the glaze on the top and sides of the salmon.

Top salmon with thin lemon slices (optional).

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

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