Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A simple yet indulgent dish of salmon fillets baked with a rich garlic butter sauce, brightened with fresh lemon and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Butter
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and brush them with the garlic butter sauce.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with fluffy rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 387mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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