Garlic Butter Salmon: Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Enjoy this delicious Garlic Butter Salmon recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon in the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon