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Oven Baked Garlic Butter Salmon

Oven Baked Garlic Butter Salmon

This Oven Baked Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and delicious dish, elevating simple ingredients to gourmet status.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 4 fillets salmon (6–8 oz each)
Condiments
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Spices
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • microwave
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Rub the mixture onto the salmon fillets.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for about 20-30 seconds. Stir in minced garlic and lemon juice, then let it sit for a minute to allow the flavors to infuse.
  5. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and drizzle the garlic butter over the top.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley to garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasonings or add toppings. Let the dish rest for optimal texture before serving.

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