Description
A simple yet delicious garlic butter baked salmon recipe that is healthy and quick to make, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and stir well.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin-side down.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Choose fresh salmon for the best flavor, and avoid overbaking to keep it moist. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, seafood, quick meal, healthy recipe