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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

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A delicious and simple Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe that combines fresh salmon with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Vegetables of choice (e.g., asparagus, broccoli, or bell peppers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the garlic butter sauce by melting the butter over low heat, then adding the minced garlic.
  3. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley to the butter mixture.
  4. Prep the baking dish with a bit of butter, placing the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish.
  5. Drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce over the salmon.
  6. Add your choice of vegetables around the salmon and drizzle with remaining sauce.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily.
  8. Baste with the garlic-butter sauce halfway through cooking for enhanced flavor.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For variation, try adding a tablespoon of maple syrup for a glaze or a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice.

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Keywords: salmon, baked salmon, garlic butter, easy dinner, seafood recipe

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