Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Cut salmon into equal portions.

Step 3

Rub the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake for 12-14 minutes. The salmon should be flaky and crisp around the edges.

Step 5

While salmon is baking prepare the lemon butter sauce.

Step 6

In a sauce pan, add 4 tbsp of butter to 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook over medium heat till fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Whisk in fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and black pepper. The sauce will thicken. Remove from heat. Set aside while the salmon finishes cooking.

Step 8

Plate the salmon and pour the warm lemon butter sauce over the salmon. Serve.