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Garlic Herb Roasted Salmon
A flavorful and easy-to-make roasted salmon dish infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Main
- 12 oz salmon fillet cut into two pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley leaves chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
Additional
- lemon wedges lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (207°C). Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon the herb mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh herbs before serving.