Baked salmon with herbs

This is the salmon I teach clients who tell me they "don't know how to cook fish." Salmon is one of the best food sources of omega-3 fats, which are linked with heart and brain health, and this recipe is on the table in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each), wild if available
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 lemon, zested, then sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

• Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Stir together the oil, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
• Place the salmon skin-side down on the pan, spoon the herb mixture over the top and tuck the lemon slices around the fillets.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork (145°F in the thickest part).
• Serve with a green salad or roasted vegetables. Leftovers are delicious flaked over greens the next day.