Baked Salmon Lemon Garlic Butter (Printable)

Tender salmon with lemon-garlic butter, baked to flaky perfection in 25 minutes.

# 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 (optional)

09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared tray, skin-side down if applicable.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill.
04 - Spoon or brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
05 - Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet if using.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
  • The salmon stays incredibly moist and tender every single time
02 -
  • Dry salmon is usually a result of overcooking so pull it from the oven the moment it flakes easily
  • The fish continues cooking slightly after it leaves the oven so err on the side of underdone
03 -
  • Let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for more even cooking
  • Pat the fillets dry before adding the marinade so the sauce sticks better to the fish

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