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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Delicious Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish that elevates any dining experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 367

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets fresh
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce over the top; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle remaining sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 26g

Notes

Feel free to replace parsley with dill or chives for different flavors. Capers or red pepper flakes can add an extra kick.

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