Oven-Roasted Salmon with Garlic and Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Tender salmon fillets oven-roasted with a fragrant garlic and herb butter that enhances the fish’s natural flavor. This 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 400 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 International cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
4 tbsp softened unsalted butter
4 cloves minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest.
Step 3: Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down on the baking sheet. Season each fillet evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Spread the garlic and herb butter mixture evenly over the tops of each salmon fillet.
Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.