Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A simple yet impressive baked salmon recipe with a delightful garlic butter glaze and a splash of lemon juice that brightens every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the butter by melting it in a small bowl, then stir in minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets on it.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the salmon, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the salmon for the best results. Marinating the salmon in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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