Garlic Butter Atlantic Salmon Fillet - Elite Meat Market

Garlic Butter Atlantic Salmon Fillet

Ingredients

  • 2 Atlantic salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Optional: parsley, asparagus, potatoes, rice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat salmon dry and place on a lined baking tray.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Season with:
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • paprika
  5. Melt butter in a small pan and add minced garlic. Cook about 1 minute.
  6. Pour garlic butter over the salmon.
  7. Add lemon juice on top.
  8. Bake for:
    • 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
  9. Optional:
    • Broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for a crispier top.
  10. Top with parsley and serve.

Good Side Options

  • Roasted asparagus
  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Rice pilaf
  • Caesar salad
  • Steamed broccoli

Quick Doneness Tip

Salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and the center is slightly translucent. Overcooking dries it out fast.

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