Description
Get ready to fall in love with a quick dinner that feels gourmet without the effort. This Easy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is juicy, flaky, and packed with rich garlic butter flavor, making it perfect for a quick dinner, healthy meal prep, or elegant dinner ideas. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right from your oven—ideal for busy weeknights or when you need reliable food ideas that impress.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with light oil or parchment paper.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down in the dish.
3. Season the salmon evenly with salt and black pepper.
4. Melt butter and mix with minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
5. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon.
6. Add lemon slices on top or around the fillets.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
8. Baste the salmon with sauce halfway through cooking.
9. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden finish.
10. Let rest briefly, then serve with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and aroma.
Avoid overcooking to keep the salmon moist and tender.
Baste during cooking to enhance richness and prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg