Baked Salmon with Herb Butter: 7 Reasons You’ll Adore It
Baked Salmon with Herb Butter is a simple and flavorful dish. It features salmon fillets topped with a mixture of fresh herbs and butter, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, parsley, dill, chives, and garlic.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon the herb butter mixture over each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust herbs according to your preference.
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.
- Check for doneness as cooking times may vary based on thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg