Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors with the health benefits of salmon, enhanced by garlic and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture by melting the butter and mixing it with garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in a baking dish skin-side down.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For best results, check for doneness using a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg