Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A rich, succulent dish of salmon baked in garlic butter and lemon juice, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, placing them skin-side down in the skillet.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice over the salmon and spoon the garlic butter on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a crispier salmon skin, finish under the broiler for the last 2 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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