Baked Salmon - Serves 2

Grade Level - 2, in Ducbee's Opinion

(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Details: 45min actual cooking + 1hr marinade

Ingredients

Two 6 oz salmon fillets (the butcher counter will cut any size needed; skin may remain on)

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbls olive oil

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 or more tbls lemon juice

1 Tbsp parsley (dried or chopped fresh)

Optional: 1/2 tsp dried dill; 2/3 tsp capers

*Timesaver: Prepare the marinade the night before, then pick up the fish after work the next day, and then marinate. 

Equipment/Other:

Glass baking dish

Aluminum foil

Directions

Prepare marinade in a bowl by mixing garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, & parsley (and optional ingredients as desired).  

Place fillets in baking dish and cover with the marinade.  Marinate in fridge for 1 hr (flip fillets after 30 min).

Preheat oven to 375 F

Cover dish with aluminum foil and seal the edges.  Bake for 28-30min (or until easily flaked with a fork).