Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in Foil, a dish that combines tender salmon fillets with zesty lemon, rich butter, and aromatic garlic. This quick and easy recipe transforms a few simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Experience the joy of cooking as you seal the flavors in foil, resulting in moist, flaky salmon that’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut four pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest.
- Place each salmon fillet on a piece of foil and pour the butter mixture over them.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the foil tightly around each fillet to create packets.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg