Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon
A deliciously simple garlic butter lemon salmon recipe that’s juicy, flavorful, and quick to prepare – perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and black pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Find it online: https://carmenwausa.com/garlic-butter-lemon-salmon/