Description
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a culinary delight that brings together tender salmon fillets and a rich garlic butter sauce, all brightened with fresh lemon juice. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Impress your family and friends with this flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, from roasted vegetables to fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil and arrange the salmon fillets inside.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter then add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg