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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Delicious Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Ready in 20 Minutes

This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Fresh Salmon Choose bright and firm fillets; skin-on or skin-off works fine.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste as needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground adds a nice kick.
For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Feel free to substitute with fresh dill or chives.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the fresh salmon fillet on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing it for even cooking.
  4. Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until well-combined.
  5. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the salmon fillet, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Optionally, broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a golden crust.
  8. Remove from oven, let rest for a minute, and garnish with additional parsley or lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

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