Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 150-200g each)
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- olive oil for greasing
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with olive oil.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice into the melted butter and garlic mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Place the baking sheet with the salmon in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your desired level of doneness. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets, so keep an eye on them.
- Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and garnish with lemon slices and additional fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve the garlic butter baked salmon hot with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.Enjoy your delicious garlic butter baked salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Garlic butter baked salmon
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
355
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
126
mg
42
%
Sodium
78
mg
3
%
Potassium
858
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
529
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
31
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.