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Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A flavorful dish of salmon fillets baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, infused with fresh lemon and herbs.


Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6-8 ounces each, skin on or off)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon slices for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray. Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over each fillet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches your desired doneness.
  5. Remove from the oven and garnish with lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For best results, always use fresh ingredients and monitor cooking time to avoid overcooking.