Description
This one-pan baked garlic butter salmon is simple, quick, and delicious. It’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon filets
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Step 3: Arrange the salmon filets in a single layer on a baking pan or dish. Spoon the garlic butter marinade over the salmon filets, making sure each filet is evenly coated.
- Step 4: Place the pan with the marinated salmon in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
- Step 5: Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven. Let the filets rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven; this allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg