Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in Foil is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of fresh salmon with a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe ensures perfectly cooked salmon every time, while the foil packet method locks in moisture and flavor. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish promises to impress with minimal cleanup. Serve it alongside rice or roasted vegetables for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced (optional)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the foil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until bubbly. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley until well combined.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- If using, add zucchini or asparagus around the salmon on the foil.
- Fold the edges of the foil tightly to seal the packet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 419
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 112mg