Mama's Salmon Fillets

Elevate your weeknight dinner with "Mama's Salmon Fillets," a flavorful and foolproof recipe that combines tender, oven-baked salmon with a tantalizing garlic butter glaze. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, the salmon is seared for a golden crust before being bathed in a rich, honey-infused lemon butter sauce. Finished in the oven for a melt-in-your-mouth texture, this dish is as easy as it is elegant. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, "Mama's Salmon Fillets" pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete, wholesome meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings while still delivering a restaurant-quality experience at home. Keywords: salmon fillets recipe, garlic butter salmon, easy baked salmon, weeknight dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 4 pieces lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the honey and fresh lemon juice, mixing well to create a garlic butter glaze.

Step 5

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 6

Once the skillet is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side up (if applicable) in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 7

Carefully flip the salmon fillets and pour the garlic butter glaze over the top.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.

Step 10

Serve the salmon fillets with lemon wedges on the side and your favorite accompaniments, such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(714.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1694.2

Total Fat 132.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 324mg	0%
Sodium 1596.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 106.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54.1mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 252.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 7.0%