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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Quick, Flavorful Comfort Dinner

This Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick, flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights, pairing a rich sauce with fresh salmon for a wholesome family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Fresh Salmon Opt for skin-on fillets to retain moisture and flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Provides a rich base for the sauce.
  • 1 Juice Lemon Freshly squeezed to add brightness.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Balances acidity with sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for presentation.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • sheet pan
  • foil
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the foil-lined baking sheet and arrange lemon slices around the salmon.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat, then stir in lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour three-quarters of the garlic butter mixture over the salmon, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Seal the foil around the salmon, leaving space for steam, and let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Open the foil packet and broil for 5 to 10 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  8. Drizzle remaining garlic butter over the salmon and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 900mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for customization with your choice of vegetables. Always opt for fresh salmon for the best results.

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