Garlic Butter baked salmon recipe
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is rich, flavorful, and baked to perfection—simple, tasty, and ready fast.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Spoon or brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Optionally, place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or extra lemon if desired.