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Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon

Oven-baked salmon topped with a garlic-lemon butter sauce for a quick, flavorful main dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 450 gsalmon fillet
  • 3 clovesgarlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonslemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonshoney
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter melted
  • 3 dashescayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 tablespoonchopped parsley
  • sliced lemon for garnishing

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet (this makes it easier to transfer and catch any juices).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 3 dashes cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. (If your butter is not already melted, melt it and let it cool slightly before adding.)
  • Rinse the 1 lb. (450 g) salmon fillet under cold water and pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  • Place the salmon in the center of the foil on the baking sheet. Drizzle or spoon the garlic-lemon butter mixture evenly over the top and sides of the salmon so it is well coated.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped parsley over the coated salmon.
  • Fold the foil up and seal it tightly to form a packet, leaving no large openings for steam to escape. Place the foil packet on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through (opaque and flakes easily with a fork).
  • Carefully open the foil away from your face to avoid steam, garnish with sliced lemon, and serve immediately.