Salmon with Irish Lemon Butter
Elevate your dinner table with this succulent Salmon with Irish Lemon Butter, a vibrant dish that showcases tender, oven-baked salmon filets paired with a luxurious sauce made from rich, creamy Irish butter. Infused with the bright zest of lemon, freshly squeezed juice, and fragrant garlic, this buttery glaze takes center stage, perfectly complementing the delicate flavor of the salmon. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges for garnish, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and elegant entertaining. Treat your taste buds to a burst of freshness and indulgence with this irresistible seafood dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) salmon filets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted Irish butter (such as Kerrygold)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 pieces optional lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of each salmon filet with olive oil and season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. While the salmon is cooking, prepare the Irish lemon butter sauce.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted Irish butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley into the butter. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove the saucepan from heat.
Once the salmon is done cooking, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 2 minutes.
Drizzle the Irish lemon butter sauce over the salmon filets. Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately with optional lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 345 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.4 mcg | 112% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*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.
