Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A simple and delicious sheet-pan salmon recipe with garlic butter, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon. Season with salt and pepper.
- If using, arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillet.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crispier top, you can broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Feel free to swap dill for other herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme.
- This recipe is great for meal prep. Portion the cooked salmon into containers for easy lunches throughout the week.
- Consider pairing with roasted vegetables like asparagus or broccoli cooked on the same sheet pan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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