EASY BAKED SALMON DINNER RECIPE

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.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Rub olive oil on both sides of the skinless salmon filet.

Generously season the salmon with salt and pepper.

Transfer the seasoned salmon onto a baking dish.

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, adjusting time based on thickness.

For the last 2 minutes, turn on the broil setting to high to crisp the top of the salmon.

In a pan, melt unsalted butter and add garlic paste and dry parsley to make garlic butter.

Remove the salmon from the oven and baste it with the garlic butter.

Squeeze lemon juice on top of the salmon before serving.

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