Description
A golden, flaky, and flavor-packed Easy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon that comes together in under 30 minutes! This quick dinner is the perfect combination of rich, buttery garlic sauce and tender oven-baked salmon. Great for weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is ideal for those searching for easy dinner ideas, healthy protein-packed meals, or fast and flavorful seafood recipes. Whether you’re meal prepping or just craving a satisfying dinner, this easy recipe is a keeper.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease or line a baking dish.
2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish, leaving space between each one.
3. In a bowl, melt the butter and mix in minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon or brush the garlic butter sauce evenly over each fillet.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork or reaches 145°F (63°C).
6. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for bold flavor — pre-minced won’t taste as vibrant.
Don’t overbake the salmon — keep an eye on it to avoid drying it out.
Add lemon slices on top while baking for an extra boost of freshness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg