LEMON PEPPER, GARLIC BUTTER BAKED SALMON RECIPE

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and adds flavor.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt into the butter mixture.

Place salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-side down.

Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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