Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms tender salmon fillets into a culinary masterpiece in just 30 minutes. The buttery richness, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic create an irresistible combination that will impress your family or guests without any fuss. Serve this vibrant dish with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg