Lemon Baked Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 lb side of salmon, skin on
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 lemon, half sliced and half juiced
• 2 tbsp chopped dill
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 425°F and let the salmon sit out for fifteen minutes so it cooks evenly instead of seizing in the center.

2. 2

   Mash the butter with the garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and spread it over the top of the fish.

3. 3

   Lay the lemon slices across the fillet and bake for twelve to fifteen minutes, until the thickest part flakes but still looks glossy.

4. 4

   Rest the salmon for five minutes, then slide a spatula between the flesh and skin to serve it in clean portions.