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Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter – Simple, Elegant & Flavorful

BySavannah Ray
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baked salmon with garlic butter and lemon slices on white platter

This baked salmon with garlic butter is the definition of effortless elegance — flaky, tender salmon baked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and herbs. It’s healthy, quick, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners that feel special or easy entertaining when you want to impress without stress.

Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter – Simple, Elegant & Flavorful

This baked salmon with garlic butter is tender, flavorful, and ready in 25 minutes — a simple, elegant dinner with lemon and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean, mediterrenean-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment paper or foil

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey optional for balance
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices for topping

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Make Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.

Prepare Salmon:

  • Place salmon fillets skin-side down on baking sheet. Brush generously with garlic butter mixture.

Bake:

  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Garnish & Serve:

  • Sprinkle with parsley, add fresh lemon slices, and drizzle with remaining butter sauce.

Notes

💡 Don’t overbake — salmon continues cooking slightly after it’s removed from the oven.
🧊 Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently or enjoy cold in a salad.
Keyword Baked salmon recipe, easy salmon recipe, Garlic butter salmon, Healthy salmon dinner, lemon salmon

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add a sprinkle of paprika for color and subtle spice.
  • Swap butter for olive oil for a lighter Mediterranean touch.
  • For crispy edges, broil the salmon for the final 2 minutes.
  • Pair with roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli for balance.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or quinoa for a complete meal.
  • Add a fresh side salad with vinaigrette for contrast.
  • Finish with lemon wedges for that zesty brightness.
seaside dinner set with baked salmon, vegetable rice, white wine glass, bright natural light

💬 Light, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser — proof that elegance doesn’t have to be complicated.
— From The Recipe Host: Where flavor feels like home.

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