Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A quick and healthful Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon that combines rich buttery flavor with zesty lemon and crunchy garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve alongside roasted asparagus, fluffy rice, or a light arugula salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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