15-Minute Baked Salmon taking into account bearing in mind Lemon

Fifteen minutes, and some salt, pepper, and lemon are all thats needed for perfectly cooked affable salmon fillets. The recipe is a Yummly original created by [Sara Mellas](https://www.yummly.com/dish/author/Sara%20Mellas).

The ingredient of 15-Minute Baked Salmon taking into account bearing in mind Lemon

1. 4 salmon fillets Atlantic, 5 oz. each
2. 2 teaspoons unsalted butter softened
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. black pepper to taste
5. 1 lemon large, for salmon
6. lemon for serving

The instruction how to make 15-Minute Baked Salmon taking into account bearing in mind Lemon

1. Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Gently pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the baking sheet, skin side down.
4. Use a butter knife or spoon to gently spread an equal amount of the softened butter over the top of each salmon fillet.
5. Sprinkle the tops of the salmon with the salt and black pepper.
6. Slice the lemon into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange 2-3 lemon slices over the top of each salmon fillet.
7. Bake the salmon on middle rack of oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
8. Check to see that salmon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
9. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over salmon if desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.

Nutritions of 15-Minute Baked Salmon taking into account bearing in mind Lemon

calories: 270 calories
carbohydrateContent: 7 grams
cholesterolContent: 65 milligrams
fatContent: 17 grams
fiberContent: 3 grams
proteinContent: 23 grams
saturatedFatContent: 4.5 grams
sodiumContent: 360 milligrams