Description
A simple yet delicious Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe that combines rich flavors and aromatic garlic butter, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture by melting the butter and mixing in garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
For variations, you can add olives and feta for a Mediterranean twist or honey for a sweet flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, baked fish, quick dinner, healthy recipe