Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter
Experience the ocean’s bounty with Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. Flaky salmon fillets are bathed in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and will impress your guests with its vibrant taste and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat your grill/pan over medium-high.
- 2. Mince garlic and zest both lemons, squeezing their juice into a bowl.
- 3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; add minced garlic and lemon juice, stirring until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- 4. Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Pour half of the garlic lemon butter sauce over the fillets.
- 5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or grill for 4-5 minutes per side until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 6. Drizzle remaining sauce over cooked salmon and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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