Description
Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick and elegant dish that combines succulent salmon fillets with a zesty, buttery sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe elevates any meal with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with this culinary delight that’s sure to have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice.
- Drizzle half the lemon butter sauce over the salmon; reserve the rest for serving.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with remaining sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg