Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A simple yet elegant dish, Garlic Butter Baked Salmon combines tender salmon with the rich flavors of garlic and butter, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the garlic in melted butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon slices and serve warm.
Notes
Pairs well with roasted vegetables, salad, or over rice. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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