Garlic Butter Baked Salmon (Print Version)
Flaky salmon fillets coated in aromatic garlic butter and baked until perfectly tender, finished with a hint of lemon.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets, skinless if desired
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for even cooking.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Place the salmon fillets on a lightly greased baking dish and season them with salt and pepper.
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Pour the garlic butter sauce generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well-coated.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
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Remove from the oven, garnish with lemon slices if desired, and serve warm. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the top for extra flavor.
# Additional Notes:
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Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. Freeze cooked salmon for up to 2 months.