Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy & Indulgent Recipe for Home Cooks
An easy and indulgent recipe that brings together the rich flavors of garlic and butter with perfectly cooked salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley, season with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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