Description
This Easy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe is a simple, flavorful dinner idea made with tender salmon fillets, melted butter, fresh garlic, and lemon. It’s perfect for weeknights, low carb, and loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s. A healthy baked salmon recipe that’s quick, easy, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
4 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika until combined.
3. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
4. Pour the garlic butter evenly over the salmon, coating each piece thoroughly.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Use fresh or thawed salmon fillets for best results.
Thicker fillets may require slightly more baking time.
Leftovers store well and can be reheated in the oven at low temperature to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg