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Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Flavorful & Quick Dinner Delight

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon combines rich flavors and simple preparations into a quick and impressive dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillet (center-cut) Opt for skinless or skin-on based on your preference.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with a neutral oil.
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt or regular table salt works as well.
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly cracked) Choosing freshly cracked is key for better taste.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Ghee can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Always opt for fresh garlic for the best flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh lime juice can be a great alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped) Consider using extra for garnish.
For the Topping
  • 1 Lemon thinly sliced Perfect for that elegant finish.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for about 60 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in 3 tbsp of fresh lemon juice and half of the chopped parsley.
  3. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Place it in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with ½ tsp of kosher salt and ¼ tsp of black pepper.
  4. Pour three-quarters of the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and arrange thin slices of lemon on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Remove from the oven, drizzle with remaining garlic butter sauce, and garnish with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 900mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is delicious, quick, and nourishing, making it a new staple in your meal repertoire.

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