Best Baked Salmon
This baked salmon is what easy, weeknight dinners are all about! It's moist, flakey, and baked with a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon, baked salmon recipe
Servings: 4 servings
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice plus more lemon slices for garnish
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
Brush the salmon. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the melted butter and lemon juice (I use the juice from ¼ slice of lemon) in a small bowl. Then, place the salmon in the baking dish and brush the butter mix all over.
Bake the salmon. Top the salmon with the minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Garnish and serve. Sprinkle the fresh parsley and dill on the salmon before serving.
- If you're dairy-sensitive you can use ghee or a light brush with olive oil as well.
- I love to use this casserole pan for baked salmon, but I've got a few more options listed in the Shop page!
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg