Garlic-Butter Baked Salmon

Name: Garlic-Butter Baked Salmon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 whole garlic bulbs; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons butter; 6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

The salmon bakes up tender and moist and the blended ingredients enhance the flavor of this delicious entrée. —Deborah Oedekoven, Spearfish, South Dakota

Ingredients

2 whole garlic bulbs
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons butter
6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Directions

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulbs. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil.
Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
Squeeze softened garlic into a food processor; add butter and remaining oil. Cover and process until blended; set aside.
Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with lemon juice. Spoon 1 tablespoon garlic butter over each fillet.
Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley and rosemary.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 408 calories, 27g fat (8g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein.

Originally published as Salmon with Roasted Garlic in Reminisce October/November 2008

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JulieS211

Apr 25, 2014

This recipe was a nice one, although the flavors did not come through as much as I'd anticipated.
specialblend36

Apr 19, 2014

Delicious!!
happygirl2u2

Mar 1, 2014

My whole family loved this including my picky eater. I used Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning instead of baking the garlic bulbs. I paired it with roasted garlic red potatoes. It was delicious!
elidacheer

Jun 13, 2013

I am not a big fish eater, but this was not bad.
Natsy

May 29, 2013

I made this for my fiance - he doesnt like lemon on his food.. and is not a fan of strong flavors, but he loved this one! I will continue to use this recipe.. Thank you!!!
Alan Lover

Sep 5, 2011

I have made this many times and EVERY TIME I get compliments!
bmbadgley

Jun 25, 2010

My shortcut was to use Mrs. Dash Garlic/Herb seasoning instead of baking the garlic bulbs. So very good! Will be adding this one to my 'regulars' list of recipes!
lurky27

May 2, 2010

Yummy salmon! What a treat!~ Theresa
wazevedo

Jan 8, 2010

Phenomenal!