Garlic Salmon with Butter and Lemon: A Juicy Family Favorite
A delightful garlic salmon recipe that the whole family will love, featuring a buttery lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the garlic butter sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Salmon, Butter, Lemon, Family Recipe