Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A quick and easy recipe for Salmon fillets infused with lemon, garlic, and butter, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Melt about a tablespoon of the garlic butter mixture in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon, skin side down, for 3-4 minutes.
- Spoon the remaining garlic butter over the salmon.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Check for doneness using a fork.
- Drizzle with more garlic butter and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with quinoa or a light salad for a refreshing contrast. For a citrus twist, you can substitute lemon juice with lime or orange.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, garlic, quick dinner, weeknight meal