Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in Foil is a deliciously easy dish that combines bright lemon, savory garlic, and tender salmon for a satisfying meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried thyme or dill
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillets on the foil-lined baking sheet. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in minced garlic, lemon juice, and dried herbs until well combined.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the salmon fillets generously.
- Fold the sides of the aluminum foil to create a sealed pouch around the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer to plates and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the foil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg