Description
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring juicy salmon fillets baked with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a variation, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or use firm tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, garlic, easy recipes, baked salmon, healthy dinner