Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon, a quick and impressive dish that transforms any dinner into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) Fresh Salmon Fillets
- 4 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp, unsalted Butter
- 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh Herbs (parsley or dill)
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for even cooking.
- Prepare the Foil: Cut a large piece of aluminum foil, twice the size of your salmon fillet.
- Assemble the Ingredients: Place the salmon fillet in the center of the foil. Sprinkle minced garlic over it and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Add Butter and Seasoning: Place small pats of butter on top of the salmon. Season generously with salt and pepper, then top with fresh herbs.
- Seal It Up: Fold the sides of the foil tightly over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
- Bake: Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg