GARLIC-BUTTER BAKED SALMON

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 408 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

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