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A close-up of a perfectly cooked salmon fillet, seasoned and served with lemon slices and green beans.

Simple Baked Salmon with Garlic and Basil

This recipe provides a straightforward method for preparing flavorful salmon fillets with a simple herb and garlic rub.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 304
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 6 ounce fillets salmon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Stir garlic powder, basil, and salt together in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the mixture evenly over salmon.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and cook until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve salmon with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 37gFat: 16g

Notes

This recipe is a base that can be adapted with different herbs or spices. Consider serving with roasted seasonal vegetables for a complete meal.

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