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Baked Lemon Butter Salmon

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A simple yet elegant dish of salmon drizzled with a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix together the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin-side down.
  4. Pour the butter mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
  5. Arrange the lemon slices on top of the fillets.
  6. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  7. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

To keep the salmon moist, avoid overbaking. For a robust flavor, consider marinating the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.

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