Forget dry, overcooked salmon! This simple lemon butter marinade keeps the fish incredibly moist, flaky, and full of fresh flavor. Just pour it over the salmon before baking, and you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
For the Lemon Butter Marinade
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped