Baked Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter
Baked Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter
Tender, flaky salmon baked with a delicious garlic herb butter. Simple, healthy, and ready in 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4 fillets (6 oz each) Wild salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 pound Asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 salmon fillet (6 oz) with vegetables)
Total for 4 servings: 1680 cal · 156g protein
For informational and journaling purposes only. Results are estimates based on published nutrition databases and may not match your specific food.
Instructions
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on one side of the baking sheet, skin-side down.
- 4
Spread 1 tablespoon of the garlic herb butter on top of each salmon fillet.
- 5
Trim asparagus ends and place on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
- 7
Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with extra lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
- 8
Serve immediately while hot.
Cooking tips
- • Don't overcook! Salmon should be slightly translucent in the very center when you remove it from the oven. It will finish cooking from residual heat.
- • For crispier asparagus, broil for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- • Leftover herb butter can be stored in the fridge for up to a week and used on other fish or vegetables.
- • Choose wild-caught salmon for higher omega-3 content and better flavor.
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