Lemon Butter Salmon
A quick yet elegant Lemon Butter Salmon recipe brings a taste of luxury to any weeknight dinner with flaky, buttery salmon kissed with lemon and garlic flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and simmer for another minute.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For a zesty kick, add lemon zest along with the juice. Fresh herbs like dill or thyme can also enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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