Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner
This Garlic Butter Salmon is a simple yet delicious dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The buttery garlic sauce enhances the natural flavors of the salmon, making it a favorite for seafood lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour garlic butter mixture over them.
- Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crispy skin, broil the salmon for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Easy Dinner, Garlic Salmon