Description
This Best Baked Salmon recipe delivers perfectly moist and flaky salmon fillets coated in a delicious garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal for a quick and elegant dinner, it combines simple ingredients like lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare salmon: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the salmon fillets come to room temperature for 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Brush with butter mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and lemon juice. Place the salmon in a baking dish and brush the butter-lemon mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Add seasoning and bake: Sprinkle the minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the salmon fillets. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and dill. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful dish.
Notes
- Allowing the salmon to come to room temperature before baking helps it cook evenly and stay moist.
- Use fresh garlic and herbs for the best flavor.
- If you prefer, you can broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes for a slightly caramelized top.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; adding a pinch of paprika can add a smoky note.
- This recipe works well with wild-caught or farm-raised salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
