Description
Lemon garlic butter baked salmon in foil is a quick and elegant dish that brings the freshness of the sea right to your dinner table. This simple recipe features succulent salmon fillets enveloped in a flavorful mix of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, creating a delightful culinary experience. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Tear off four large sheets of aluminum foil.
- Place one salmon fillet on each sheet of foil.
- Top each fillet with minced garlic, lemon juice, and pieces of butter.
- Season generously with salt and pepper; add fresh herbs.
- Fold the foil over to create tight packets and place them on a baking tray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg