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Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter: The Best 20-Minute Dinner

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This easy baked salmon with lemon butter is a quick and impressive dinner, ready in under 20 minutes. The lemon butter sauce keeps the salmon moist and infuses it with bright, rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Let the salmon sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy. If using red pepper flakes, add them now.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving space between each fillet.
  4. Spread the lemon butter mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium or 130°F (54°C) for well-done.
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and spoon the lemon butter sauce from the dish over each fillet before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook the salmon; it continues to cook after removal from the oven. Use room temperature butter for easy spreading. Line the baking dish with foil for easy cleanup. For extra sauce, double the butter mixture and bake in a small ramekin alongside the salmon. Let the salmon come to room temperature before baking for even cooking.

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