Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in Foil is a simple yet elegant dish that elevates any meal. Tender salmon fillets are enveloped in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce and baked to flaky perfection, creating an aromatic delight that will impress family and friends alike. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, ensuring a burst of flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil and lay them flat.
- In a bowl, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place each salmon fillet on the foil, drizzle with the lemon garlic butter mixture, and seal the packets tightly.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg