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Oven Baked Garlic Butter Salmon

Oven Baked Garlic Butter Salmon

This Oven Baked Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and easy dish bursting with flavor, perfect for impressing your guests!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon (6–8 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Rub the mixture onto the salmon fillets.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for about 20-30 seconds until fully melted. Stir in minced garlic and lemon juice, then let it sit for a minute to allow the flavors to infuse.
  5. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and evenly drizzle the garlic butter over the top.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
  7. Optional: broil for 2 minutes for a golden, slightly crispy finish.
  8. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley to garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a light salad or roasted veggies.

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