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Garlic Butter Salmon

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-22 |18 Comments
Garlic Butter Salmon
Photo of Garlic Butter Salmon - finished dish

Garlic Butter Salmon

PREP10 min
COOK20 min

This Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy melt-in-your-mouth salmon, perfect for easy weeknights or elegant dinners.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment or foil.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, dill (if using), salt, and pepper.
  3. 3
    Arrange salmon fillets in the baking dish. Pat dry and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture. Add lemon slices on and around the fillets.
  4. 4
    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Broil an extra 1-2 minutes for a golden finish if desired.
  5. 5
    Let rest briefly. Serve hot, garnished with more parsley and fresh lemon.

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