Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Name: Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each); 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper; 3 tbsp melted butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus slices; 1 tbsp chopped dill or parsley

Salmon fillets baked in lemon, garlic and butter for 12 minutes. It's flaky, bright, and dinner in 20.

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Total20 min

Serves4

What you'll need

9x13 glass baking dishFor casseroles and bakes

Amazon

Instant-read thermometerFor knowing when meat is done

Amazon Walmart

Store links go to the same item at each retailer, checked November 1, 2026. Want to compare? See the Top 50 Kitchen gear rankings.

Steps

Heat the oven to 400°F. Put the salmon in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.

Mix the butter, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Spoon it over the fish and add lemon slices.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily (125 to 135°F in the center).

Spoon the pan juices over the top and add the herbs.

TipRoast green beans or asparagus on a sheet pan alongside.