Quick and Healthy Garlic Butter Salmon
A simple and healthy recipe for garlic butter salmon with seven tips for perfect results.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, you can broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or rice.
- Ensure your salmon is fresh for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook the salmon, as it can become dry.
- Lemon zest can be added to the butter mixture for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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