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Baked lemon garlic salmon garnished with herbs on a plate

Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

A quick and easy recipe for baked lemon garlic salmon that combines bright lemon and savory garlic for a comforting and reliable dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Coastal, Home-style
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin removed about 24oz (680g) total
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter.
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil Use extra virgin for flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Avoid pre-minced jars for the freshest flavor.
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Fresh-squeezed is recommended.
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Or 2 teaspoons dried parsley.
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill Or 1 teaspoon dried dill.
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices lemon Optional, for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, aluminum foil, or a silicone baking mat.
  3. Arrange salmon fillets evenly spaced in the middle of the pan.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil and add garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  6. Spoon mixture evenly over salmon fillets and place a lemon slice on top if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  2. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.