Description
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick yet gourmet dish that elevates any meal. This recipe features flaky salmon fillets enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly balanced with lemon juice and fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes and is sure to impress your family and friends with its simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic and lemon juice until combined.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and drizzle the garlic butter mixture generously over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 112mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sprinkling lemon zest over the top before baking. Swap out parsley for dill or chives for a different herb profile. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.