Garlic Lovin Salmon
Meet your new favorite seafood dish: Garlic Lovin Salmon—a quick and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This mouthwatering dish features tender salmon fillets generously coated with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and warming paprika. The pièce de résistance? A luxurious drizzle of garlic-infused butter, sautéed to golden perfection, that deepens the flavor with its aromatic richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this oven-baked salmon is not only irresistibly juicy but also versatile, pairing beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or a simple green salad. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside tangy lemon wedges, Garlic Lovin Salmon is an effortless way to bring bold, restaurant-quality flavors to your table. Perfect for garlic enthusiasts and seafood lovers alike, this dish is bound to be a recurring favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create a marinade.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the marinade generously over each fillet, ensuring the tops and sides are fully coated.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden (be careful not to burn the garlic).
Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the marinated salmon fillets.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Thicker fillets may need an additional 2-3 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and transfer to serving plates.
Garnish each fillet with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of brightness.
Enjoy your Garlic Lovin Salmon with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, a fresh green salad, or fluffy rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.0 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.7 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2778 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 152.2 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 89.5 mcg | 447% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2774 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
