Easy Baked Salmon

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4 salmon fillets - about 6 ounces each 

2 Tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt - or to taste

¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper - just a pinch if using finely ground black pepper

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend - OR herbs de Provence, or ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil

1 medium lemon 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan. 

Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper. 

Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of 1/2 lemon. Spoon over salmon fillets being sure to rub all over the tops and sides of the salmon so it has no dry spots. 

Thinly slice remaining 1/2 of lemon and top each piece of salmon with a slice of lemon. 

Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. You can broil the last 1-2 minutes if desired. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve.