Garlic Butter Roasted Salmon: The Best Comfort Food Delight
Experience the rich flavors of garlic butter and tender salmon in this comforting recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crispy top, broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or over a bed of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Roasted Salmon, Comfort Food, Salmon Recipe