Description
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that combines the rich taste of fresh salmon with aromatic garlic and buttery goodness. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, allowing you to serve up restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a tender, flaky salmon fillet that’s bursting with flavor. Impress your loved ones with this elegant yet simple meal that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Place salmon in the baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle half of the garlic butter over it.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and reserve some for serving later.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily at 145°F (63°C).
- Drizzle remaining garlic butter over the fillets, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
For even cooking, ensure salmon fillets are of similar thickness.
Marinate the fish in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for enhanced flavor.
Experiment with different herbs or spices to customize your dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg