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.
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.