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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: Delightful Recipe You’ll Love!

A delightful and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Baked Salmon that is flavorful and healthy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. 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).
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For added flavor, sprinkle some fresh herbs like dill or thyme on top before baking.
  • If you prefer a crispy skin, broil the salmon for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

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