Slow Cooked Salmon
Experience the delicate, buttery perfection of Slow Cooked Salmon, a wonderfully simple yet elegant dish that delivers restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe combines tender salmon fillets with the vibrant freshness of lemon slices, aromatic garlic, and chopped dill, all gently infused through slow baking at a low temperature. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and dots of creamy butter ensure every bite melts in your mouth, while the sea salt and black pepper enhance the natural flavors of the fish. Perfect for a stress-free dinner, this dish is ideal for pairing with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal. Discover how this easy slow-cooking technique transforms simple ingredients into a savory masterpiece everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillet
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole (sliced) lemon
- 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh dill
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp (cubed) unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent the salmon from sticking.
Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish, skin-side down if the skin is still attached.
Brush each salmon fillet with the remaining olive oil, ensuring the surface is fully coated.
Season the salmon fillets with sea salt and black pepper evenly.
Arrange the lemon slices over the top of each salmon fillet to infuse the fish with citrusy flavor.
Sprinkle the minced garlic and chopped dill over the salmon for added flavor.
Distribute the cubed butter evenly around the salmon fillets in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh dill or lemon wedges if desired, alongside your choice of sides like roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.5 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.2 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 4335 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 174.5 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 3238 mg | 69% | |
*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.
