Description
A quick and tasty recipe for Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing well.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a crispy skin, broil the salmon for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Add vegetables like asparagus or broccoli to the baking sheet for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 0mg