Description
This Best Baked Salmon recipe features moist and flaky salmon fillets coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with lemon and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, the salmon is baked to perfection in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Marinade
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
- lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brush the salmon: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the salmon fillets come to room temperature for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and lemon juice. Place the salmon in a baking dish and brush the butter and lemon mixture evenly all over the fillets.
- Bake the salmon: Sprinkle the minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the salmon. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and sprinkle the finely chopped parsley and dill over the top. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately for a fresh, delicious meal.
Notes
- Allowing the salmon to come to room temperature before baking ensures even cooking.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried can be substituted if necessary.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on dietary preferences.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- For extra lemon flavor, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the salmon just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
