Description
Indulge in this Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon, a quick and easy dish that delights with zesty flavors and moist, tender fish, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a large sheet of aluminum foil.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place salmon fillets on the foil with the shiny side facing down.
- Create the Flavor Bomb: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Seal It Up: Fold the foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet, ensuring no juices escape.
- Bake Away: Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully unwrap the foil (watch for steam!) and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the foil over the salmon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 125mg