Baked Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe

Flaky, juicy baked salmon infused with bright lemon and rich butter. This ridiculously easy recipe is ready in minutes and pairs perfectly with rice or your favorite side dish for a weeknight dinner that feels like a gourmet meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 408.1 kcal
Protein 130g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Lemon Butter Salmon

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How to Make Baked Lemon Butter Salmon

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

12g

Carbs

0g