Baked Salmon Lemon Garlic Butter (Printable)

Tender oven-baked salmon with lemon-garlic butter glaze

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each), skin-on or skinless

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, placing them skin-side down if using skin-on fillets.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dill until well combined.
04 - Brush or spoon the marinade mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Place lemon slices on top of each fillet if desired for presentation and extra citrus flavor.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
  • The salmon stays impossibly tender and moist every single time
  • You probably have everything in your kitchen right now
02 -
  • Dont overcook it, salmon continues cooking slightly after you pull it from the oven
  • The parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup absolutely effortless
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge
03 -
  • Pat the salmon dry before adding the marinade for better adhesion
  • If your fillets are different thicknesses, check the thinner ones a few minutes early

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