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Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. salmon fillet
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • zest 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp fresh dill chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • additional lemon sliced for topping

Instructions
 

  • Take the salmon out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    Buttered baking dish with oil spots, ready for baking or cooking.
  • Place the salmon in the prepared dish, skin-side down if it has skin. Season both sides of the salmon with a generous pinch of salt and a crack of black pepper to enhance its natural flavors.
    Fresh salmon fillets seasoned with salt and pepper in a baking dish, ready for cooking.
  • In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Allow to cool for a minute or two, just so it's not piping hot when you pour it over the fish.
    Chelsea green salad dressing with fresh herbs and olive oil in a white bowl.
  • Drizzle the lemon-dill butter evenly over the salmon. Arrange the lemon slices on top.
    Baked salmon with herbs and lemon in baking dish.
  • Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillet.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 68mgFiber: 0.05g
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