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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Dinner

Close-up of a perfectly cooked Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Dinner fillet topped with herbs, resting in butter sauce next to bright green asparagus.
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A simple recipe for baking salmon fillets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the garlic butter sauce.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Brush half of the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
  4. Toss the trimmed asparagus with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on the other side of the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  6. Remove from the oven. Drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce over the hot salmon before serving immediately with the roasted asparagus.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, place a thin slice of lemon on top of each salmon fillet before baking.
  • If you prefer a crispier top, briefly place the salmon under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • This recipe pairs well with quick-cooking sides like steamed rice or roasted small potatoes.

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