Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe


  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines juicy salmon fillets with tender broccoli, infused with a delicious garlic herb butter. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

Salmon:

  • 4 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Broccoli:

  • 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets

Garlic Butter:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Additional:

  • 1 lemon, halved
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400˚F and grease a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare Ingredients: Arrange broccoli and salmon on the sheet pan, rub minced garlic over the fillets.
  3. Mix Butter: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  4. Add Butter Mixture: Pour the butter mixture over the salmon and veggies.
  5. Season and Squeeze Lemon: Squeeze lemon juice over everything, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15 minutes until fish is flaky and reaches 145˚F.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley, serve with lemon slices.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it tender and juicy.
  • You can customize the herb blend in the butter to suit your taste preferences.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with veggies
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Garlic Butter Baked Salmon, Salmon with Garlic Butter, Baked Salmon Recipe