Baked Garlic Butter Salmon
A simple and delicious Baked Garlic Butter Salmon dish that is healthy and packed with flavor. Perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the minced garlic.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter over the salmon.
- Arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, check for doneness around the 15-minute mark. Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg