Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is tender, flaky, and bursting with garlicky, buttery flavor. An easy, healthy, and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a special meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Serve warm with your favorite sides such as roasted vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
For a crispier top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking. You can also add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: garlic butter salmon, baked salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner, quick fish recipe