Description
Experience the succulent flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon, where tender salmon fillets are enveloped in a zesty, buttery sauce for a mouthwatering gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Your Foil: Lay two large sheets of aluminum foil on top of each other.
- Make the Flavor Bomb: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
- Assemble Your Dish: Place salmon fillets in the center of the foil. Pour the buttery mixture over the fillets and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Seal It Up: Fold the foil tightly around the salmon to create a sealed packet.
- Bake Away: Transfer the foil packet onto a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Drizzle with any leftover buttery sauce from the packet and enjoy alongside roasted vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg