Easy Baked Garlic Butter Salmon: A Juicy Delight for Home Cooks
Delight in the rich flavors of Easy Baked Garlic Butter Salmon, a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for any home cook looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Season with salt and pepper, and top with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For a lower fat option, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Easy Baked Garlic Butter Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Baked Salmon