Lemon Butter Salmon
A delightful Lemon Butter Salmon dish that is easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors, perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic along with the lemon juice and zest. Stir to combine.
- Prepare the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seasoning each with salt and pepper.
- Dress the salmon with the lemon butter mixture, ensuring each fillet is well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is flaked easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted asparagus or a crisp salad, and consider a side of quinoa or garlic mashed potatoes. Fresh salmon is preferred, but thawed frozen salmon can also be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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