Oven-Baked Lemon-Herb Salmon with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Tender salmon fillets baked in the oven with a bright lemon-herb marinade and topped with a rich garlic butter sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 fillets, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down on the sheet.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
3. Step 3: In a saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter and stir in 3 minced garlic cloves until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and 1 tbsp chopped dill.
4. Step 4: Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce generously over the salmon just before serving.