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Salmon Roasted in Butter

Delicious Salmon Roasted in Butter for a Quick Weeknight Meal

This Salmon Roasted in Butter is an easy, flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring salmon fillets infused with rich butter and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon (6 oz each) skin-side down
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
  3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them skin-side down in the dish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with lemon juice and minced garlic. Drizzle over the salmon.
  5. Top with fresh herbs.
  6. Roast for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily at an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Serve with any remaining buttery sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to customize the herbs or add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

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