Description
A simple yet indulgent dish that combines fresh salmon with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a family favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then remove from heat.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish, drizzling the garlic butter mixture over each fillet. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with more parsley.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the salmon. If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, lemon recipes, easy dinner, family meal