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Garlic Butter Salmon

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Garlic butter salmon is a quick and delightful dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. With crispy, flaky salmon fillets enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, this recipe is bursting with flavor and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging on a cozy night in, this timeless classic will have everyone asking for seconds!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down, and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  5. Pour half of the garlic butter sauce over the salmon fillets.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Drizzle remaining sauce over the fillets before serving warm with lemon wedges.
  • Author: Emily Harrison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg