Garlic Butter Salmon: A Juicy Twist on Weeknight Dinners
Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor thanks to the rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter over the salmon fillets.
- Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon