Description
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick and delicious keto-friendly dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. With its buttery crust and tender, flaky salmon, this recipe is a flavor sensation that will impress family and friends alike. Ready in just minutes, the combination of garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs creates an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for any occasion, this dish proves healthy eating can be both easy and enjoyable.
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until frothy. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Place salmon on the baking sheet and pour garlic butter mixture over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added zest, consider incorporating lemon zest into the garlic butter or using trout instead of salmon for a different flavor profile.