Description
This Baked Salmon recipe is a go-to for an easy, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner. The fillets are seasoned simply and baked to tender perfection with a lemony garlic butter glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season the Salmon: Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with lemon slices and fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
Add your favorite herbs like dill or thyme for extra flavor. For crispier edges, broil the salmon for the last 1–2 minutes. Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy baked salmon, healthy salmon dinner, lemon garlic salmon