Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce
A quick and easy dish featuring tender, flaky salmon baked to perfection and topped with a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Basting brush (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish, skin-side down. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.