Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Salmon, Food For The Soul

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and lower in saturated fat.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a similar fish, while tilapia is more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds freshness, while spinach is a budget-friendly green.

lemon

💰Cheaper: lime

Lime provides a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Wash the salmon fillets before cooking.

Brush the salmon with garlic butter that has parsley in it.

Season the salmon with a tad bit of salt.

Add a tad bit of black pepper to the salmon.

Place the salmon in a baking dish with the skin side up.

Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon.

Fold the baking dish to keep the heat in while baking.

Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes depending on the size and desired doneness.

Serve the salmon with additional lemon juice squeezed on top.

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