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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Juicy, flaky salmon fillets baked in a bright garlic butter lemon sauce and finished with fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon slices

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet or baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a pan.
  2. Step 2: Pat the salmon dry and place it on the pan.
  3. Step 3: Whisk the butter, garlic, lemon juice and zest, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Spoon most of the sauce over the salmon and add lemon slices.
  5. Step 5: Bake 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon reaches 145°F.
  6. Tip: Do not overbake.
  7. Step 6: Spoon on the remaining sauce, add parsley, and serve.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Choose even-thickness fillets for even cooking.