Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy Recipe for a Juicy Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter salmon that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the garlic butter for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve this dish with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon