Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Herb Butter

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A simple baked salmon infused with bright lemon and garlic flavors, topped with a melting herb butter for a luscious finish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Place 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down on the baking sheet and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly over the top.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the herb butter evenly over the salmon fillets and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving, allowing the butter to soak into the fish for maximum flavor.

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