Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A simple and flavorful dish combining juicy salmon with a rich butter sauce infused with garlic and lemon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish.
- Pour the butter-garlic mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor; do not overcook. This dish pairs well with salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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