Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy Recipe for a Juicy Seafood Delight
A simple and delicious recipe that brings out the best in salmon with a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet and pour garlic butter mixture over them.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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