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Plate of baked lemon garlic butter salmon with mashed potatoes and steamed greens
Alyssa

Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

With Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon there’s no stovetop mess and no stress – just an easy, delicious dinner in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 676
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp chilli (red pepper) flakes (optional)
  • 4 pieces skin-on salmon fillets
  • Mashed potatoes freezer-friendly
  • Steamed greens or leafy salad sprinkled with parmesan (optional)
  • Fresh lemon slices
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced). Ensure the oven is preheated for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Combine the butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes (if using).
  3. Arrange the salmon skin-side down in a roasting tin. Evenly spoon the marinade over the top of the salmon.
  4. Bake the salmon for 12 minutes. Switch the oven grill (broiler) to high and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes, or until caramelised and cooked to your preference.
  5. Serve alongside mashed potatoes, steamed greens or a green leafy salad, additional black pepper, lemon slices, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

Optional to serve with mashed potatoes and steamed greens.