Easy Baked Garlic Butter Salmon: A Healthy Indulgence You’ll Love
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this Easy Baked Garlic Butter Salmon recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet and brush with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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