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Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

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This Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a quick and easy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. The salmon is seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, Italian herbs, and dotted with butter, then baked to tender, flaky perfection in just 10-15 minutes at 400°F. The recipe yields a flavorful, moist salmon with minimal cleanup thanks to baking on foil in a rimmed baking dish.

  • Total Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillet

Seasoning & Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced (more or less to taste)
  • ½ lemon, juice only
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a large rimmed baking dish by lining it with a large piece of aluminum foil to catch drippings and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare the Salmon: Lightly grease the foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the salmon fillets on top of the foil in a single layer, ensuring they are close but not overlapping.
  3. Season the Salmon: Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon, then evenly scatter the minced garlic on top. Drizzle the juice of half a lemon over the fish, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Dot the salmon with the diced butter pieces for rich flavor.
  4. Seal and Bake: Fold the foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve: Carefully open the foil packet and serve the salmon immediately, spooning the buttery juices over each serving.

Notes

  • You may use either pre-cut salmon fillets or an entire side of salmon; a whole side usually requires an additional 5-10 minutes of baking.
  • Italian seasoning adds a nice flavor, but parsley or dill work beautifully as alternatives.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice is preferred but bottled juice is fine.
  • Use dairy-free butter or extra olive oil if you need a dairy-free version.
  • When baking from frozen, baking time roughly doubles, but this may cause the outer edges to overcook.
  • The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
  • An instant read thermometer is highly recommended to avoid under- or overcooking.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/baked-lemon-garlic-butter-salmon-recipe/