Baked Garlic Butter Salmon
A simple yet elegant baked garlic butter salmon recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small bowl; mix in minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the salmon generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the salmon. Fresh salmon should have a bright color and a clean smell. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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