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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Lemon garlic butter salmon is baked in a 9x13-inch dish until opaque, flaky, and finished with a bright garlic-lemon butter sauce. Fresh parsley adds a simple finishing touch to this easy oven-baked dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets, 6-ounce each
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Arrange the salmon fillets in the dish.
  4. Season the salmon with the salt and pepper.
  5. Melt the butter in a small bowl.
  6. Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  7. Spoon the mixture evenly over the salmon.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F.
  9. Sprinkle the salmon with parsley.
  10. Serve.

Notes

For the best texture, use a thermometer and avoid baking the salmon beyond 145°F. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezer storage is suitable. For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free butter substitute.