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Garlic butter salmon on a baking sheet with dill and lemon.
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Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is tender, juicy salmon fillets topped with rich garlic butter, fresh dill and lemon. It's an easy weeknight dinner that takes just 5 minutes of prep!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time20 minutes
Course: 30 minute meals, Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Marcie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill sub with your favorite fresh herbs; see note 4
  • 1/2 lemon sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil, or line it with parchment paper or foil.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper, then place on a rimmed baking sheet.
    4 salmon fillets, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave, then stir in the minced garlic and dill until combined. Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the (4) salmon fillets, then top the fish with lemon slices.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1/2 lemon sliced
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the salmon fillet registers 145 degrees. Serve with additional lemon if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Pro tip:  Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon. Cooking times will run as follows: 1/2" thick 10-12 minutes; 1" thick 12-15 minutes; 1" or more 15-18 minutes.
  2. This recipe works well with one large 1 1/2 - 2 lb. salmon fillet as well!
  3. Baking the salmon uncovered results in a slightly crisp exterior. If you prefer salmon with a softer texture, bake it covered with a lid or foil.
  4. No fresh herbs? Sub with 1 teaspoon of your favorite dried herbs.
  5. Store leftover garlic butter baked salmon in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg