Quick & Easy Lemon-Garlic Salmon ~ Yum!
Jump to RecipeAs many of you already know, Salmon is one of my family's most-requested meals...so, I am always looking for new Salmon recipes to try. And, this one is a winner! It's not only delicious and nutritious, but it's SO quick and easy to prepare. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do :)
A huge "Thank You" to wellplated.com for posting the original version of this wonderful recipe. Please note: I have made substitutions and changes to the original recipe to suit my family.
Ingredients
- 1 2-2.5 lbs Salmon Fillets w/ Skin I purchase a whole fillet and bake it in tact
- 4 Tbsp Salted Butter, softened (1/2 stick)
- 1 Large Lemon Zest & Juice
- 2-3 Heaping Teaspoons Garlic, minced I use the already minced Garlic in a jar
- 2 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1-2 large pinches Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse the Salmon in cold water, pat dry with paper towels and place in the center of the prepared baking sheet, skin side down; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mash together the Softened Butter, Lemon Zest, Garlic, Parsley, Pepper and Salt until well-combined.
- Using a butter knife, rubber spatula or your fingers, spread the Butter paste over the Salmon Fillets; Note: I usually end up using my fingers to spread the Butter mixture ~ the warmth of your skin helps spread the butter more easily.
- Next, squeeze the Lemon Juice evenly over the Salmon Fillets and sprinkle with extra salt and pepper, if desired.
- Bake in pre-heated oven on the center rack for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The fillets will flake apart easily with a fork when done and should measure 145 degrees.
- Serve with wedges of fresh lemon and sprinkle with extra Parsley. Enjoy!