30-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
30-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Tender salmon fillets are bathed in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, bringing zesty brightness to each bite. Perfect for busy evenings or special gatherings, this delightful recipe comes together in just half an hour, making it an effortless yet elegant choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the salmon fillets in the dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice until combined.
- Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Substitute salmon with trout or chicken for variations. Add fresh herbs like dill or a splash of white wine for extra flavor. Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.