Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: A 20-Minute Weeknight Wonder
This recipe delivers tender, flaky salmon baked in a simple garlic butter sauce. It is a healthy, impressive-looking weeknight dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet (skin on or off)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon.
- For extra flavor, broil for the last 1-2 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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