Description
Experience the delight of perfectly cooked salmon drizzled with a zesty lemon garlic sauce that transforms any meal into a culinary celebration. This dish features tender, flaky salmon fillets infused with vibrant citrus and aromatic garlic, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, this Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Drizzle olive oil over each fillet and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and simmer briefly.
- Pour half the sauce over the salmon fillets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining sauce on top and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg