Description
Learn how to make delicious Easy Oven Baked Garlic Butter Salmon at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for a quick and tasty dinner option!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (907 g) salmon fillet (907 grams)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted (57 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice (30 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley (4 grams)
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top of the salmon.
- Arrange lemon slices over the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or chili powder to the garlic butter mixture.
- To add a crispy texture, try sprinkling breadcrumbs or crushed nuts on top of the salmon before baking.
- Enhance the citrus taste by incorporating a splash of orange juice or zest into the garlic butter mixture.
