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10-Minute Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Salmon

Quick roasted wild-caught sockeye salmon with garlic and rosemary. Fillets are rested, seasoned, and baked at 425°F until flaky — ready in about 30 minutes including resting time.
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 6 wild-caught sockeye salmon fillets6 to 8 ounces each
  • 1 T.olive oil
  • 2 garlic clovesminced
  • 1-1/2 T.chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp.sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp.fresh ground black pepper
  • fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the topoptional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Remove the 6 salmon fillets from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425°F (place the oven rack in the center position).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the 6 fillets on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them so air can circulate between each piece.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the tops of the fillets.
  • Evenly sprinkle the minced garlic (2 garlic cloves), chopped fresh rosemary (1-1/2 tablespoons), sea salt (1 teaspoon), and fresh ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) over the tops of the fillets.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot, with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fork

Notes

Notes
Note: Salmon can be prepared, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator the morning prior to roasting.
Adapted very slightly from
Effortless Entertaining Cookbook
by Meredith Steele of SteeleHouseKitchen.com