Description
This Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare tender, flaky salmon infused with zesty lemon, savory garlic, and rich butter, all baked to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients to create an impressive meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillet
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 lemon, juice only
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking dish with a big sheet of aluminum foil to catch drippings, making cleanup easier.
- Season Fish: Lightly grease the foil with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the salmon fillets on the foil, close but not overlapping. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the fillets, then evenly scatter the minced garlic on top. Pour the lemon juice over the salmon, then sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste. Dot the fillets with diced butter for richness. Seal the foil over the salmon to create a foil packet.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the salmon for 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packet to avoid steam burns and serve the salmon immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference for a stronger or milder garlic flavor.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets; check for doneness by testing if the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For a crispier top, open foil in the last 2 minutes and broil briefly, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
