Garlic Butter Salmon: Juicy Recipe That Elevates Weeknight Dinners
Enjoy a delicious and juicy garlic butter salmon that transforms your weeknight dinners into something special.
- 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 fillets salmon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the butter to brown slightly before adding garlic.
- Try using fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon