Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a simple yet elegant dish that brings rich buttery flavors to perfectly cooked salmon, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place the salmon fillet in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over it.
- Pop the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle fresh herbs on top of the salmon.
- Finally, serve your Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with your favorite vegetables or over rice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to preserve flakiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg