Tender baked salmon brushed with lemon, garlic and butter. A simple weeknight dinner that is ready in about 20 minutes.
Serves: 4 | Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place the salmon on the sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir together the butter, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice, then brush it over the fillets.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon reaches 145°F.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Pin Tip
Pull thinner fillets a few minutes early. Thickness, not weight, decides the cooking time.
Food Safety
Cook salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, measured in the thickest part, and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.