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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Easy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon That's Simply Irresistible

This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick and healthy dish full of flavor, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh Atlantic or wild-caught sockeye for best flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free option
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic for optimal flavor
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh; can substitute with dill or chives
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
For Baking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Use to grease the baking sheet
  • Salt Essential for balancing flavors
  • Pepper Essential for balancing flavors

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small saucepan
  • Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic, parsley, and lemon juice, and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Generously drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with extra parsley or lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients greatly enhances the flavor. Adjust seasonings according to taste.

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