Description
Garlic butter salmon is a quick and delectable dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering experience. Fresh salmon fillets are bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with zesty lemon and vibrant herbs. This easy recipe promises to impress at any dinner table, making it perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, placing them skin-side down in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in lemon juice and chili flakes, then pour the mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley and drizzle any leftover sauce over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg