Easy Baked Salmon

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing

4 6–8-oz. skin-on salmon fillets

Zest of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp. finely chopped thyme

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 275°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly grease with extra-virgin olive oil. Place four 6–8-oz. skin-on salmon fillets, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet.

Mix zest of 1 lemon, 1 Tbsp. finely chopped thyme, and 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Spread mixture over salmon fillets. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Bake salmon until just opaque in the center, 15–18 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.