Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A simple yet exquisite Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe that turns your weeknight dinner into a flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Salmon fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), for garnish
- Vegetables (optional)
- Rice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place the salmon fillet on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic butter sauce over the salmon, ensuring it’s generously coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve alongside your favorite vegetables or over a bed of rice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding honey to the garlic butter or using different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg