garlic butter baked salmon
This garlic butter baked salmon is a simple, flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets infused with rich garlic butter, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dried parsley.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Season each fillet with salt and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a sprinkle of paprika before serving.