Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Lemon
Treat your family to this Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Lemon, a simple yet elegant dinner packed with rich flavor and healthy ingredients! Tender, flaky salmon is baked to perfection with a savory garlic butter sauce and bright fresh lemon, creating a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional for color)
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each fillet.
- Bake Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.