Brown Butter Lemon Salmon
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Brown Butter Lemon Salmon
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Brown Butter Lemon Salmon is a freshly seared salmon sautéed in olive oil, infused with a brown butter glaze with fresh parsley, thyme and rosemary herbs with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This is the perfect balance of a light and tasty family meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ½ cup butter
- Juice of half lemon
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon rosemary removed from stem and chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. Season 2 pounds salmon with salt and pepper. Place the salmon in the pan, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip to the other side and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until the top has a golden brown crust and the salmon flakes easily. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add ½ cup butter to the pan. Whisk until the butter starts to foam and turn brown. Add juice of half lemon, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Return the salmon to the pan and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
560kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
283mg
(12%)
Potassium
1142mg
(33%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
968IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1142mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 968IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
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