4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
Lay out four squares of aluminum foil, each large enough to be folded into a pouch around a salmon fillet, and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, salt and pepper.
Place one salmon fillet on each of the foil squares. Slather the butter mixture over the fillets, dividing it equally.
Wrap the foil up around the fillets, leaving space for air and steam to circulate and crimping the edges for a tight seal. Place all four packets on a baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley.