Easy Baked Salmon Recipe with Herbs

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or more for serving)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or fresh if available)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh if available)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for smoky flavor)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or cilantro) for garnish (optional)
• Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for a gluten-free option)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest