Description
Looking for the best Garlic Butter Salmon recipe? This quick and easy dinner idea is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Fresh salmon baked in rich garlic butter and lemon creates a healthy and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknights, family dinners, gatherings, or holiday meals when you want something impressive yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large salmon fillet about 2 pounds
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a 2 pound salmon fillet in the center. Pat dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step: In a bowl mix 4 tablespoons melted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir well and brush evenly over the salmon.
- Step: Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if desired and top with lemon slices. Fold foil around salmon creating a sealed packet.
- Step: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork. For slight browning open foil during the last 2 minutes.
- Step: Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra butter from the foil over the salmon and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep salmon moist. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Adjust baking time based on thickness. Let salmon rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Baked Salmon, Easy Dinner