How to Bake Salmon in the Oven

0 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
1 Pat the [wprm-ingredient text="4 salmon filets" uid="0"] dry with a paper towel.
2 Brush the tops of the salmon with the melted [wprm-ingredient text="1 tablespoon unsalted butter" uid="1"]. Season with [wprm-ingredient text="Salt and pepper" uid="2"].
3 Add [wprm-ingredient text="Lemon wedge" uid="4"]s and [wprm-ingredient text="Fresh herbs" uid="3"]. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, too.
4 Bake for 6-9 minutes, depending on thickness. (Keep an eye on it.)Test the salmon’s doneness by gently sticking a knife into the thickest part of the fish. If it flakes — meaning it begins to separate along the white flesh lines on the filet — it’s done, and you should remove it from the heat. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
5 Serve with an additional squeeze of lemon juice with your favorite side dish!