5-Minute Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: Pure Dinner Bliss
A quick and elegant oven-baked salmon recipe that’s ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for a simple yet impressive weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture.
- Ensure your salmon is cooked to your desired doneness. Cooking time may vary based on thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Less than 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Approx. 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70-80mg