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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

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This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick and elegant dish featuring flaky salmon fillets baked in a luscious garlic-butter sauce. It’s rich, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish or sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or red pepper flakes.
  4. Arrange fillets in prepared baking dish and pour garlic-butter mixture over the top, coating evenly.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top, watching carefully.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley or dill and spoon pan juices over salmon before serving.

Notes

  • Stir sour cream or Greek yogurt with dill into the butter for a creamy twist.
  • Add honey or maple syrup to garlic butter for a hint of sweetness.
  • For extra brightness, increase lemon zest and add red pepper flakes.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes for a savory crust.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days and reheat gently in oven.

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