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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Gently pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the baking sheet, skin side down.
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Use a butter knife or spoon to gently spread an equal amount of the softened butter over the top of each salmon fillet.
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Sprinkle the top of the salmon with the salt and black pepper.
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Finely mince the garlic.
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Remove and discard the rosemary stems. Finely mince the leaves.
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Distribute the minced garlic and rosemary evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
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Bake the salmon on middle rack of oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
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Check to see that salmon is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over salmon if desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.