Description
This Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is baked to perfection, delivering juicy and flavorful fillets topped with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Season the fillets with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining garlic butter sauce over the top.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with dill or thyme for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon, Baked Salmon Recipe, Juicy Salmon, Flavorful Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Healthy Dinner Ideas