Marry Me Salmon - Fun Cockts

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ 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 garlic-lemon marinade comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
Wild-caught salmon gets elevated from ordinary weeknight dinner to something that feels like a occasion
That fresh dill finish makes everything taste bright and fancy, even on a Tuesday

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Overcooking salmon is the quickest way to ruin this recipe, so start checking at the 15-minute mark even if you are nervous it is underdone
That brief marinade resting period actually makes a huge difference in how deeply the flavors penetrate the fish
Skin-side down placement keeps the fillets from falling apart and helps them cook evenly from the bottom up

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