Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Dinner
This Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is an easy and flavorful dinner option that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salmon marinate in the mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Flavorful Dinner