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Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
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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
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
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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