Baked Salmon

Source: The Big Man’s World

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Servings: 6

Total time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs sockeye salmon, skin on, room temperature
• 3 Tbs butter, melted
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 Tbs fresh dill

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 380 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish or tray with tin foil (making sure it extends up the sides) and grease with cooking spray. 
• Arrange half the sliced lemon on the prepared tray, then place the salmon on top.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, and garlic. Pour over the fish, then season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
• Remove from the oven, top with fresh dill and remaining lemon slices, and cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.