Description
A quick and easy recipe for lemon garlic butter salmon that is zesty and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, and combine well.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon-garlic butter sauce over the salmon, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute olive oil for the butter. This recipe can also be made with trout or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American