Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Prepare the salmon fillets:
Blot the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Brush lightly with olive oil.
Cook the salmon:
Arrange the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Make the lemon-garlic butter:
While the salmon is cooking, make the lemon-garlic butter. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, lemon juice and grated zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
Once the salmon is cooked, spread the lemon-garlic butter evenly over the freshly baked fillets.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve Hot:
Serve salmon with warm lemon-garlic butter, perhaps accompanied by side dishes like rice, potatoes or steamed vegetables.

This recipe offers a perfect combination of fresh flavors and the lemon-garlic butter adds a rich, juicy touch to the baked salmon. Enjoy!