Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each; 170g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (5g)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (56g)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped (15g)
  • Juice of ½ lemon (15ml)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, chopped parsley, dill, capers, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  5. Spoon the herb lemon butter evenly over each salmon fillet.
  6. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
  7. Use a fork to check the fillets or an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.