Salmón al horno con limón y hierbas

Ingredientes

• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, 1 to 1.5 inches thick
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 medium lemon, zested and sliced/juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Adjust oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Let salmon rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat the fillets completely dry with a paper towel.

3. 3

   Place salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped dill, parsley, lemon zest, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix until incorporated.

5. 5

   Spread the lemon herb butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Top each with 1-2 thin slices of lemon.

6. 6

   Bake for 12-18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork or an instant-read thermometer reads 130-135°F in the thickest part.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven, squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the top, and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.