Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter baked salmon recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and half of the chopped parsley.
- Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle remaining garlic butter over each fillet. Garnish with additional parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the salmon for best moisture and texture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg