Description
This delicious roasted salmon recipe showcases tender, flaky salmon fillets cooked in a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce and topped with fresh herbs. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to cook the salmon evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Season Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix well to infuse the flavors.
- Apply Sauce: Drizzle the lemon-garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure they are well coated.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill or parsley over the salmon for a burst of fresh flavor.
- Roast Salmon: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve: Remove from the oven and spoon any remaining buttery sauce over the salmon before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For the freshest flavor, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled.
- Check the salmon’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- You can substitute fresh dill with parsley or tarragon depending on your preference.
- This recipe is perfect for serving with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
