Description
Mexican spice-rubbed salmon offers a zesty culinary adventure with minimal preparation. Succulent fish fillets emerge from hot ovens, promising bold flavors that delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g each)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring precise temperature for optimal salmon roasting.
- Baking Surface Setup: Line baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a seamless non-stick platform for delicate fish fillets.
- Herb Marinade Creation: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper into a vibrant, aromatic coating.
- Salmon Seasoning: Thoroughly massage herb-infused oil across salmon fillets, guaranteeing comprehensive flavor penetration and even coverage.
- Oven Roasting: Arrange seasoned salmon on prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between pieces, and roast for 12-15 minutes until fish becomes translucent and easily flakes.
- Doneness Verification: Test salmon’s readiness by gently prodding with a fork, ensuring complete cooking throughout the fillet’s thickness.
- Resting and Finishing: Remove from oven and allow brief resting period for juice redistribution, then adorn with fresh lemon slices to amplify natural maritime flavors.
- Serving: Present immediately while salmon remains warm, tender, and at peak gustatory perfection.
Notes
- Herb Infusion Technique: Blend olive oil with fresh herbs and garlic to create a deeply aromatic marinade that penetrates the salmon’s delicate flesh.
- Temperature Precision: Use a 400°F oven to achieve perfectly cooked salmon with a golden exterior and moist, tender interior.
- Doneness Check: Test salmon’s readiness by gently flaking with a fork – it should separate easily and look opaque throughout without any translucent sections.
- Resting Period: Allow salmon to rest briefly after cooking, which helps redistribute natural juices and ensures maximum tenderness and flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg