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Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon: A Flavorful Delight Recipe

A flavorful and easy-to-make Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the garlic lemon butter mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
  4. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a crispy finish, broil the salmon for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
  • You can substitute the salmon with other fish like trout or cod for a different flavor.
  • Add seasonal vegetables like asparagus or broccoli on the baking sheet for a complete meal.

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