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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

This Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines citrusy brightness and richness for a quick, elegant dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon 6 oz each
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish lightly with cooking spray or olive oil.
  3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them in the greased baking dish.
  4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then add minced garlic and lemon juice until fragrant.
  5. Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce over the seasoned salmon fillets.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with lemon wedges for an extra citrusy kick.

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