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Lemon Butter Salmon

Lemon Butter Salmon: Quick, Healthy Delight for Dinner

Lemon Butter Salmon delivers rich flavors and healthy ingredients in under an hour, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 2 slices Lemon For garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
For the Roasted Sides
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes Halved
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets Can substitute with other veggies
  • to taste Lemon zest Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Butter Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread seasoned potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
  4. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then add to the baking sheet after 20 minutes.
  5. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
  6. Add fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet, creating the lemon butter sauce.
  7. Add salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  8. Plate the crispy potatoes and broccoli, drizzle with lemon butter sauce, and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

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