Description
A simple yet flavorful dish combining rich salmon with garlic butter and zesty lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For optimal flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or dill. Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg