Description
This recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to cook salmon. You’ll love the combination of lemon, butter, and garlic.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 2 (6-ounce)
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Lemon: 1, zested and juiced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Fresh parsley: for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some capers.
- You can add vegetables like asparagus or broccoli to the sheet pan.
- Make sure the salmon is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg