Lemon Buttered Salmon
Experience the ultimate blend of zesty citrus and savory richness with this elegant Lemon Buttered Salmon recipe. Featuring perfectly seasoned salmon fillets seared to a golden crisp and bathed in a luscious garlic-lemon butter sauce, this dish is easy to prepare yet bursting with gourmet flavor. The recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, combining the bright notes of fresh lemon juice and zest with the velvety smoothness of melted butter, enhanced by aromatic garlic and a touch of fresh parsley. Oven-finished to ensure tender, flaky perfection, this restaurant-quality dish is as impressive as it is simple. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy steamed rice for a complete meal that’s sure to wow your guests or elevate any weeknight dinner. Perfect for seafood lovers and anyone looking to indulge in a quick yet sophisticated recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and the edges of the fish begin to turn opaque.
Flip the salmon gently and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the lemon juice and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, mixing the flavors.
Place the salmon fillets back into the skillet, spooning the butter mixture over each fillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish the salmon with chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.2 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2775 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 105.5 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
