Baked Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter (Print Version)

Tender salmon fillets with zesty lemon-garlic butter, baked until perfectly flaky.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, placing skin-side down if applicable.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill until thoroughly combined.
04 - Brush or spoon the marinade mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Place lemon slices on top of each fillet if using, for presentation and additional citrus flavor.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches internal temperature of 145°F.
07 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon butter sauce creates this gorgeous glossy finish that makes you look like a restaurant chef
  • Its practically foolproof even my brother who burns toast can nail this every time
02 -
  • The salmon continues cooking after you pull it from the oven so remove it when it still looks slightly underdone
  • I learned the hard way that overcrowding the pan makes the fish steam instead of roast
03 -
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking it helps it cook evenly
  • Pat the fillets completely dry before adding the oil mixture for better adhesion

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