Lemon Butter Salmon: Easy Recipe for a Juicy Dinner Delight
Delight in the rich, buttery flavor of lemon butter salmon, a dish that promises a juicy and satisfying dinner for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
- Consider serving with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Easy Dinner