Salmon Bake
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this effortless and flavor-packed Salmon Bake recipe! Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets infused with a luscious garlic butter sauce, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and dill, this dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. Topped with thin slices of lemon for a bright, citrusy finish and a touch of paprika for optional smokiness, this oven-baked salmon comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Whether paired with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad, this easy baked salmon recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Perfectly seasoned, simple to make, and irresistibly fresh—your go-to recipe for healthy, crowd-pleasing seafood dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin-on
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 1 piece lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish or sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking dish.
Season each salmon fillet with salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
Pour the butter and herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure they are fully coated. Place thin lemon slices on top of each fillet for added flavor and presentation.
Drizzle the salmon with the olive oil to help it stay moist.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the salmon hot with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 656 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.4 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 557 mg | 12% | |
*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.
