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Baked salmon in a white baking dish.
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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon, baked salmon recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
    Baked salmon fillets with butter being brushed onto them.
  • Bake the salmon. Top the salmon with the minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
    A pan with baked salmon fillets.
  • Garnish and serve. Sprinkle the fresh parsley and dill on the salmon before serving.

Video

Notes

  • 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!

Nutrition

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