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Baked Lemon-Butter Salmon

Baked Lemon-Butter Salmon features tender fillets bathed in a bright lemon-butter sauce that highlights the fish’s natural richness. The buttery citrus notes and simple seasoning make it a dependable weeknight option that still feels special enough for guests. Serve with roasted vegetables or a light salad for a balanced, flavorful dinner.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Baked Lemon-Butter Salmon
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with cooking spray and set the salmon fillets in the dish.

  2. 2

    Put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second intervals until melted.

  3. 3

    Stir the lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the melted butter, then pour the mixture over the salmon.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork.