Greek Salmon (Baked) Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Make the Sauce and Prep the Salmon

Preheat your oven to 400F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the salmon from sticking.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece.

The Double Baste and Bake

Brush about half of the prepared sauce evenly over the tops and sides of the salmon fillets.

Bake for ~8 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and brush the remaining sauce over each fillet. This second layer is what creates the final glaze.

Return the pan to the oven and bake for another ~6-8 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork or an instant-read thermometer registers 130-135F in the thickest part for medium.

Rest and Finish

Sprinkle the hot salmon with the fresh dill. Let the fillets rest on the pan for a few minutes before serving. The top should be golden, and the sauce will have created a flavorful crust.

Baked Greek Salmon

This is a fast and simple way to bake salmon that delivers a huge amount of flavor. The key technique is a double baste; the salmon is coated in a lemon-oregano sauce before it goes into the oven, and then again halfway through cooking. This builds layers of flavor and creates a beautifully glazed, slightly crispy top.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time16 minutes mins

Rest Time5 minutes mins

Total Time31 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• 4 6-ounce skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves fresh garlic grated
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400F and line a rimmed baking sheet with the parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Pat the salmon fillets dry with the paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
• Brush half of the sauce over the tops and sides of the salmon fillets.
• Bake for 8 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining sauce.
• Return to the oven and bake for another 6-8 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily or reaches 130-135F in the thickest part.
• Sprinkle with the fresh dill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

The finished salmon should have a golden top with a flavorful glazed crust.