Description
This Best Baked Salmon recipe features tender, moist salmon fillets brushed with a garlic butter and lemon sauce, baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley and dill, it's a simple and flavorful dish ideal for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
Garnish
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare salmon: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Allow the salmon fillets to come to room temperature for 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Brush with garlic butter sauce: Mix melted butter with lemon juice in a small bowl. Place the salmon in a baking dish and brush the butter and lemon mixture evenly all over the fillets.
- Season and bake: Sprinkle minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper on top of each fillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven. Sprinkle finely chopped parsley and dill over the fillets. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately for best flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- Letting the salmon come to room temperature before baking helps cook it evenly.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning according to taste.
- For extra flavor, serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
