Baked Salmon Lemon Garlic Butter (Printable)
Flaky salmon with zesty lemon-garlic butter ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
→ Marinade & Seasoning
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared tray, skin-side down if applicable.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill.
04 - Spoon or brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
05 - Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet if using.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
- The lemon-garlic butter keeps the salmon incredibly moist while the edges get perfectly golden
02 -
- Do not overcook the salmon, it will continue cooking slightly after leaving the oven
- Pat the salmon fillets dry before adding the marinade for better adhesion
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before baking
- For dairy-free, simply replace the butter with additional olive oil