Marry Me Salmon: Garlic Butter Perfection
Delight your taste buds with Marry Me Salmon, a gourmet dish that pairs succulent salmon fillets with a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe combines fresh ingredients to create an irresistible meal perfect for date nights or special occasions. With its savory flavors and tender texture, this dish is sure to impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared dish and brush generously with the garlic butter sauce.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For added crispiness, broil for the last two minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg