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Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

This Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is a simple, nourishing, and elegant recipe that comes together in under 25 minutes. The silky butter, bright lemon, and fragrant garlic elevate juicy salmon into one of the easiest gourmet-style meals you can make at home.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fresh salmon fillets pat dry
  • olive oil for seasoning salmon
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • lemon juice fresh, plus zest
  • lemon zest
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
  • chili flakes optional for mild heat
  • 1/2 tsp honey optional for sweet citrus balance

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil for even baking.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, zest, parsley, and optional honey.
  3. Place seasoned salmon on a baking tray. Pour half of the garlic lemon butter sauce over the top. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 12–14 minutes.
  4. Once baked, spoon remaining sauce over the salmon. Let rest 2 minutes to absorb flavor.
  5. Serve warm with rice, vegetables, pasta, or salad.

Notes

The garlic lemon butter sauce also pairs beautifully with shrimp, asparagus, rice bowls, and pasta. For a lighter option, use half the butter and add extra lemon.