Lemon Garlic Salmon
Transform your weeknight dinners with this easy and flavorful Lemon Garlic Salmon recipe! Featuring flaky, oven-baked salmon fillets bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice, zest, and a touch of olive oil, this dish is a celebration of bright, zesty flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights yet elegant enough for special occasions. A final touch of fresh parsley and a golden lemon slice make it as beautiful as it is delicious. Pair it with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal at home. Simple, healthy, and bursting with flavor—this Lemon Garlic Salmon is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cloves (minced) Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 4 slices Lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon fillets. Sprinkle them evenly with salt and black pepper.
In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon juice, unsalted butter, and lemon zest. Cook until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets. Top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the oven and sprinkle it with fresh parsley for garnish.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% | |
*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.
