Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish with tender, flaky salmon fillets baked in a rich garlic butter and lemon sauce. It’s elegant yet easy, making it ideal for both weeknights and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets in the dish, skin-side down if using skin-on.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush or spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Top or surround the salmon with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Swap herbs like rosemary or thyme for a different flavor profile.
- Use foil packets for easier cleanup and extra moisture.
- Add 1 tbsp honey for a sweet-savory variation.
- Use Dijon mustard in the garlic butter for tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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