About this recipe

Tender, flaky salmon fillets seasoned with garlic, lemon, and herbs, then oven-baked to perfection. This batch-friendly recipe is ideal for weekly meal prep — portions reheat beautifully over salads, grain bowls, or alongside roasted vegetables throughout the week.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to ![400°F]. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel — this helps the seasoning stick and promotes even browning.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, garlic minced, lemon zested, smoked paprika, fine sea salt, and black pepper. If using Dijon mustard, whisk it in now for a tangy, sticky glaze that helps the seasoning adhere.

3. 3

   Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 inch apart. Spoon and spread the garlic-oil mixture evenly over the top of each fillet. Lay 1–2 lemon rounds on top of each piece, then scatter the dill chopped and parsley over all the fillets.

4. 4

   Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets (about 4–5 minutes per half-inch of thickness). The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a dipping fork and reaches an internal temperature of %[125–130°F for medium] or %[145°F for fully cooked]. Avoid overbaking to keep the portions moist for meal prep.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately, or allow to cool completely before portioning into airtight container meal prep containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.