Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in Foil is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon with a rich, buttery sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this recipe is simple yet elegant. With just a few key ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy this flavorful dish that’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest; whisk until blended.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the lemon-garlic mixture generously over each fillet.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Fold the foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg