Description
A quick and delicious garlic butter parmesan salmon recipe that combines rich flavors with healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick)
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salmon and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Choose fresh, bright-colored salmon for the best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Consider adding vegetables like asparagus or broccoli for a complete meal.
- For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: garlic butter, parmesan, salmon, quick meal, healthy recipe