Description
You’re just one pan and 15 minutes away from dinner bliss! This Easy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe is a quick, flavorful way to bring healthy elegance to your table. Rich in omega-3s and packed with savory garlic butter flavor, it’s ideal for busy weeknights, cozy dinner dates, or simple meal prep. Whether you’re looking for a high-protein dinner idea or a fast low-carb recipe, this baked salmon checks all the boxes—easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Pair it with roasted veggies, salad, or rice for a well-balanced meal.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Brush lightly with olive oil.
2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and add garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Spoon garlic butter sauce evenly over fillets.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 135°F internal temp.
6. Garnish with extra parsley or lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overbake the salmon—use a thermometer to check doneness.
For an extra zing, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or drizzle with lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: easy dinner, baked salmon, healthy recipe, garlic butter salmon, low carb dinner