Garlic Butter Salmon: Juicy and Easy Recipe for Dinner Tonight
Learn how to make delicious garlic butter salmon that is both juicy and easy to prepare for dinner tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the salmon, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Serve with vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Dinner Recipe