Baked Garlic Butter Salmon

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 5

Microwave the butter in a small bowl until melted then immediately add the fresh minced garlic (note: you can melt the butter in a small saucepan or skillet on the stove top and sauté the garlic if you would like).

Step 10

Place the salmon filets in a large casserole dish or a large rimmed baking sheet skin side down. Drizzle about two tablespoons of the melted butter mixture over the filets, ensuring each filet is coated with a layer of butter.

Step 15

Sprinkle each salmon filet with sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 20

Bake the salmon for 10 minutes. Change the oven setting to High Broil and broil for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the salmon is crispy and cooked through.

Step 24

To verify the salmon is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thicket part of the filet. Salmon is considered fully cooked once it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit, although many people cook it between 110 and 130 degrees F for tender salmon. The exact cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon.

Step 27

Serve garlic butter salmon with the remaining butter garlic sauce (either pour it over the salmon as soon as it comes out of the oven, or serve it as a dipping sauce for everyone to share. I choose the former). Also serve with  lemon slices and your choice of side dishes and enjoy!