Irresistible Garlic Butter Salmon
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent salmon fillets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo, Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Fresh Salmon Fillets
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add lemon juice and parsley, stirring gently to coat the fillets.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy melting. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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