Description
Indulge in this flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon, wrapped in foil for an easy weeknight dinner that’s both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried thyme or dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until well combined.
- Pour the buttery mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
- Fold the foil tightly around the salmon, leaving space for steam to circulate inside.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle with any remaining sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg