Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp fresh dill or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets evenly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve warm.
Notes
- Broil for the last 2 minutes for a crisp top.
- Add a splash of white wine or Dijon mustard for extra flavor depth.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
