Lemon Butter Salmon
A simple yet sophisticated Lemon Butter Salmon recipe combining seared salmon with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic for a taste of summer any time of year.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in the skillet.
- Prepare the salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with quinoa or a colorful salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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