Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Description
Sometimes simple is everything. This lemon garlic butter baked salmon comes together in minutes, packs serious flavor, and gives you a dinner that feels fancy without the fuss. Tender, flaky, buttery, and bright with fresh lemon—just the way a weeknight deserves.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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2. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
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3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
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4. Spoon the butter mixture evenly over each fillet.
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5. Bake 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Adjust time for thicker fillets.
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6. Remove from oven and serve immediately. **Tips**
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* Tent loosely with foil during the first 10 minutes for extra moisture.
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* Substitute dried parsley with 1 tsp fresh chopped dill or thyme.
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