Description
An easy Baked Salmon recipe that is just as good as the restaurant, seasoned with a lemon garlic butter on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 – 2 lbs salmon fillet
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Rest salmon: Set salmon on counter and allow it to rest for 20-30 minutes to come to room temperature. Pat with a paper towels.
- Prepare pan: Line a sheet pan or any baking tray with a piece of aluminum foil. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place fillet on top, skin side down.
- Garlic butter: Melt butter and stir in garlic and lemon juice. Spoon mixture over the flesh of the salmon fillet.
- Bake: Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes depending on thickness of salmon and desired doneness.
Notes
Alternate seasoning ideas: Cajun (brush with olive oil and cajun seasoning) or Dill (sprinkle fresh or dried dill). Air Fryer: Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg
Keywords: baked salmon, garlic butter salmon, easy dinner, seafood, lemon garlic salmon