Description
This easy garlic butter baked salmon is a quick dinner idea that feels fresh, flavorful, and satisfying every single time. Tender salmon fillets are baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs, making this an easy recipe for busy weeknights, healthy dinner plans, seafood lovers, and simple food ideas the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 lemon slices
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and arrange them in the baking dish.
3. Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and chives.
5. Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
6. Top with lemon slices and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
7. Spoon the pan sauce over the salmon before serving and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Use salmon fillets that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
Do not overbake the salmon or it can dry out quickly.
Fresh lemon juice and fresh herbs give the best flavor in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg