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Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 salmon fillets
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon.
  5. Cut half of the lemon into thin slices and place them over the salmon. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the fillets.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until the fish flakes easily and reaches your preferred level of doneness.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  8. Serve immediately with the pan juices spooned over the salmon.

Final Thoughts

This lemon garlic salmon is quick, simple, and full of fresh flavor. The combination of garlic, butter, lemon, and herbs keeps the salmon moist while creating an easy dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes.