Description
Tender baked salmon fillets topped with rich nutty brown butter, fragrant garlic, and fresh parsley. A simple yet elegant dinner that comes together quickly and delivers bold, comforting flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma.
- Add minced garlic to the browned butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
- Pour the brown butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Spoon sauce from the baking dish over the salmon before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Watch the butter closely as it browns to prevent burning.
- Do not overbake the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg