Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter
A simple recipe for baking salmon fillets with lemon and garlic butter to achieve a tender and flaky result perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dried parsley.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the fillets.
- Place two thin lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can wrap the salmon loosely in foil packets before baking.
- If you prefer a crispier top, briefly broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve with roasted asparagus or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85