Baked Italian Herb-Infused Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Salmon fillets baked in a fragrant blend of Italian herbs and topped with a zesty garlic lemon butter sauce. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, Italian seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet and brush each with 2 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork but remains moist.
3. Step 3: While the salmon bakes, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: When salmon is done, spoon the garlic lemon butter sauce generously over each fillet before serving with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.