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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: 15-Minute Gourmet Dinner Delight

Elevate your dinner with this Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon, ready in just 15 minutes and rich in flavor and omega-3s.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil for higher smoke point
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice can substitute lime juice
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic minced; garlic powder can be used (1/4 tsp)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika can use smoked paprika for a smokier flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes can substitute regular salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Flakes optional
For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon Fillets skin-on; can substitute with firm-fleshed fish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter and combine it with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes. Whisk until combined.
  3. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, on the baking sheet, spaced evenly.
  4. Pour the glaze generously over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is coated.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, checking at the 12-minute mark for doneness.
  6. Remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with lemon slices and parsley for added appeal. Feel free to experiment with different sides or fish options.

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