Lemon Butter Salmon: 5 Reasons to Savor This Delight
Lemon Butter Salmon is a flavorful dish that combines the richness of salmon with the brightness of lemon and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Stir to combine.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter sauce over it.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg