- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
This garlic caper baked salmon recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook salmon. It’s so flavorful, and I love the garlic caper butter sauce! For the best salmon with a soft and tender texture, we cover it with aluminum foil and bake it in the oven for 15 minutes. Then, for a bit of color, we uncover it and continue to bake until it’s done. The cooking time may vary depending on the type and thickness of the salmon you cook. Check the notes below for our tips.
Ingredient:
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets, 1-inch thick, preferably wild-caught
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 to 4 cloves
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- Chopped or torn fresh herbs like parsley, chives or dill
- Half of a lemon, quartered
