Effortless Garlic Butter Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Cooking the Salmon
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4 pieces of salmon (about 6 oz. each)
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4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
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4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon of paprika (optional)
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1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, minced (keep extra for topping)
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1 tablespoon of lemon juice
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
→ Extras and Serve-Along Options
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Slices of fresh lemon for decorating
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Fresh asparagus or green beans (optional)
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 400°F (200°C) to begin preheating. In the meantime, prepare a baking dish by covering it with parchment paper or a bit of oil so nothing sticks. This little prep makes cleanup and serving easier later.
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Grab a small bowl and stir together the melted butter, chopped garlic, minced parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and paprika (if you're using it). Give it a good stir so the flavors mix well. This will be brushed over your salmon for an amazing taste.
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Lay the salmon fillets flat in the baking dish, skin side facing down. Make sure they aren't too close, so there's room for them to bake evenly. Want an all-in-one dish? You can add veggies like asparagus or green beans alongside the salmon to soak up the buttery sauce.
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Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over each fillet with a brush or spoon. Make sure every inch is covered, including the sides. This part really builds up that signature buttery garlic flavor everyone loves!
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Put the dish into your well-heated oven and bake for about 12–15 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the salmon easily flakes with a fork and hits 145°F (63°C) internally. If your fillets are thicker, they might need an extra minute or two. Keep checking near the finish line!
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Take the salmon out of the oven and sprinkle additional parsley on top. Arrange a few lemon slices around or over the fillets for a fresh look and light citrus aroma. The heat will release all those amazing smells from the parsley and lemon zesting up your meal!
# Notes:
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This buttery garlic salmon makes a quick, tasty dinner you can whip up anytime but looks fancy enough for guests.
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For more even cooking, let the salmon sit at room temperature for a bit before placing it in the oven.
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Yields 4 portions but can be doubled easily if you're cooking for more people.