Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: Your New Favorite Recipe!
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A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Baked Salmon that is sure to become your new favorite.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 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 let it rest for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some fresh herbs like dill or thyme on top before baking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg