Baked Coho Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter
From the Oceanside kitchen Β· Recipe collection
Lean coho salmon bakes with lemon, garlic and butter for a simple seafood dinner. Evenly sized portions make it easier to keep the fish tender.
Baked Coho Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- About 15 min
Ingredients
- 4 Coho salmon fillets (6β8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (half sliced, half juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Β½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Step-by-step instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400Β°F. Arrange salmon on an oven-safe parchment-lined baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Brush over the salmon.
- Season with salt, pepper and optional paprika. Top with lemon slices.
- Bake about 12β15 minutes, adjusting for thickness, until the thickest part reaches 145Β°F. Check thinner pieces early.
- Sprinkle with parsley or dill and serve.
What to serve alongside
Asparagus, wild rice or mashed potatoes.
Helpful questions
How do I keep the seafood tender?
Check the thinner end first and remove individual portions as they reach 145Β°F rather than waiting for every piece to cook the same length of time.
Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes, when it is suitable for this recipe. Thaw it in the refrigerator after removing vacuum packaging, then pat dry before cooking. Follow the recipe or product label if it specifically calls for cooking from frozen.
