Description
A delightful dish combining the zesty flavors of lemon and garlic with tender salmon fillets, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon Fillets (skin-on)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Juice and zest of 1 Lemon
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Dill)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest into the garlic butter.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and pour the lemon-garlic butter over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs, salt, and pepper on top of the fillets.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with more herbs and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Serve with sides like roasted vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, or a refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, garlic, butter, easy recipes, healthy dinner