Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick dinner idea that delivers rich flavor with minimal effort. Tender, flaky salmon is coated in a savory garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and herbs, making it perfect for easy dinner nights, healthy food ideas, and satisfying meal prep. Whether you’re looking for simple dinner ideas or a reliable easy recipe, this dish brings restaurant-quality results right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place salmon fillets in a lined baking dish and pat dry.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
5. Drizzle olive oil over salmon and season with salt and pepper.
6. Pour garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
8. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
Do not overcook to keep the salmon moist and tender.
Add extra lemon juice for a brighter, fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, healthy recipe, baked salmon, garlic butter salmon