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garlic butter baked salmon

garlic butter baked salmon

Garlic butter baked salmon is a simple and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  4. Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle some freshly chopped dill or red pepper flakes over the salmon before baking.