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Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon That Melts in Your Mouth

Delight in this Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon, a quick 20-minute dish that combines flaky salmon with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillet Choose a thick cut for a perfect flaky texture.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Use extra virgin for a flavorful base.
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Generously apply to enhance flavor.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked is best.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter This is the sauce’s base.
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Opt for fresh for best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens sauce flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Use in sauce and for garnish.
For Topping
  • 1 slices Lemon Slices For added flavor and presentation.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, add minced garlic, sauté for 60 seconds, then whisk in lemon juice and half of the parsley.
  3. Pat the salmon fillet dry, place skin-side down in a lightly oiled baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour three-quarters of the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and lay lemon slices on top.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Drizzle remaining garlic butter sauce over the salmon, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor impact. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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