Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: Quick, Flavorful, and Healthy Delight

This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe is a quick, flavorful, and healthy delight packed with omega-3 fatty acids.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fillets Choose fresh or thawed frozen salmon for the best results.

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness and depth.
4 cloves Garlic (minced) Use fresh garlic for robust flavor.
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Provides color and freshness.
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens flavors.
to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.

For Serving

4 wedges Lemon Wedges Optional, adds brightness.
to taste Fresh Herbs (for garnish) Dill or chives for an elegant presentation.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowl
Baking Dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, freshly chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the greased baking dish. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over each fillet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the salmon turns a beautiful pink hue and flakes easily.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and accompanied by lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and monitor cooking time to avoid overcooking the salmon.

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