Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Spoon or brush the garlic butter sauce evenly over the top and sides of each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately, spooning any extra pan sauce over the top.
Notes
For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. Pull the salmon from the oven at 130-135°F for a perfect medium.