Description
A sensational experience that merges elegance with simplicity, featuring rich, buttery salmon complemented by zesty lemon and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet, spooning the garlic butter over them.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake the salmon for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with lemon slices and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a dairy-free alternative, substitute unsalted butter with ghee. Consider adding red pepper flakes for a delightful kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg