Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick and delightful dish that brings together the rich flavors of garlic and butter with fresh salmon fillets. In just 20 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal perfect for weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and add minced garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over them. Season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon juice over each fillet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining garlic butter over baked salmon and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg