Oven Baked Salmon with Herby Butter
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound salmon, preferably wild-caught
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon drained capers, for serving
- lemon slices or wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300º Fahrenheit. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper, then drizzle with olive oil. Pat dry the salmon with a paper towel, then place it on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, chives, dill, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then spread evenly on top of the fish.
- Bake salmon until just opaque in the center, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle capers on top, and serve immediately. Enjoy!