Description
A bright and buttery baked salmon dish infused with lemon and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed (about 24oz / 680g)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 lemon slices (optional, for topping)
- Extra herbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange salmon fillets evenly spaced in the middle of the pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets. If desired, place a lemon slice on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. For even cooking, let fillets sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American with Mediterranean notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg