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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

A Flavorful Feast that combines simplicity with rich, savory flavor in a quick gourmet dish featuring flaky salmon in a garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (skinless, if desired) Choose the freshest salmon available.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted to control seasoning.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic adds the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed offers the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh, if available) Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference.
  • for garnish Lemon slices Optional, for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for even cooking.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on a lightly greased baking dish and season them with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the garlic butter sauce generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well-coated.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from the oven, garnish with lemon slices if desired, and serve warm. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. Freeze cooked salmon for up to 2 months.