Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
This Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a quick and delicious way to prepare a healthy dinner. The salmon fillets are coated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce that enhances their natural flavor, making it a delightful meal that's perfect for weeknight dining or special occasions.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking tray
- 1 aluminum foil
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 spoon for basting
- 1 zester optional
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon 6 ounces each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter (you can do this in the microwave or on the stovetop). Once melted, add in the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking tray. Generously spoon the lemon garlic butter mixture over each fillet, ensuring that they are well coated.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a minute.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- For added flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the lemon garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
For added flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the lemon garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice according to your taste preferences.