Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe, where tender salmon fillets are generously coated with a savory garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection. A delightful dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (skinless, if desired)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, then add garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Prepare Salmon: Place salmon fillets on a greased baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
- Coat with Sauce: Pour garlic butter sauce over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon slices, drizzle with remaining sauce, and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is cooked through but still moist for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning and herbs to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg