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Close-up of flaky, perfectly cooked Baked Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter, showing the moist interior.

Baked Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter

This recipe shows you how to bake salmon fillets topped with a simple garlic and herb butter mixture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz salmon fillet cut into two pieces
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley leaves chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1 serving lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C).
  2. Combine the melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  3. Arrange the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Spoon the garlic herb mixture onto the salmon, coating the top and sides well.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes, then dish out and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

If you do not have parchment paper, you can lightly grease the baking sheet.

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