Oven Baked Salmon

Heat the oven to 425 °F degrees.

• 4 salmon fillets - about 6 ounces each
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp italian seasoning blend
• 1 medium lemon
• chili lime (optional)
• butter (optional)

Arrange salmon fillets on a baking sheet and season generously with salt, pepper, and chili lime.

Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of ½ lemon. Spoon over salmon fillets being sure to rub all over the tops and sides of the salmon so it has no dry spots. Thinly slice remaining ½ of lemon and top each piece of salmon with a slice of lemon and a piece of butter on top.

Bake for 12 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork (125–130°F / 52–54°C in the thickest part for medium). Tip: 350 °F for 18-20 minutes, lower and longer makes it softer inside while still nice a crispy texture outside.