Baked Salmon Lemon Garlic Butter (Printable)

Tender salmon fillets baked with lemon-garlic butter for a healthy, delicious meal ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared tray, skin-side down if applicable.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill until well combined.
04 - Spoon or brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
05 - Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet if using.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lemon garlic butter creates this incredible aroma that fills your whole kitchen
  • Its practically foolproof even for people who think they cant cook fish
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that overcooking salmon is unforgivable so pull it out when it still looks slightly underdone in the center
  • Adding a teaspoon of honey or Dijon mustard to the marinade takes this from delicious to absolutely unforgettable
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly so take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before you start
  • A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or buttery Chardonnay makes this feel like a fancy dinner party

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