Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: Easy, Flavorful, and Guilt-Free Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Garlic Butter Baked Salmon that is not only easy to prepare but also guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and pour the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Season with salt and pepper, and top with lemon slices and parsley.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70