Description
A simple and delicious recipe for baked salmon topped with a flavorful garlic lime butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 limes, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and lime juice to the melted butter, stirring well.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pour the garlic lime butter mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lime juice according to your taste preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg