Lemon Butter Salmon
Lemon Butter Salmon is an easy, flavorful dish that combines rich salmon with zesty lemon and garlic. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, then stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Pour the lemon-garlic butter sauce evenly over the seasoned salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For an aromatic twist, consider adding fresh herbs like dill. If you prefer a different citrus flavor, lime can be used instead of lemon.