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Easy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

A simple and fresh baked salmon recipe made with garlic butter, lemon, and herbs. Perfect for quick family dinners or healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb Salmon fillets skin on or off
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika optional
  • 1 lemon Lemon slices sliced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish or sheet pan
  • Small Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish, skin-side down, and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
  4. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon and top with lemon slices.
  5. Bake uncovered for 12–18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, avoid overbaking the salmon. You can substitute olive oil for butter for a lighter version.