Garlic Butter Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
265 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Salmon
Description
This recipe involves preparing a compound butter by combining unsalted butter with minced garlic, flat leaf parsley, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest. The mixture is spread over the salmon fillet, which is then tightly wrapped in aluminum foil and baked at 375°F.
Baking the salmon in foil traps steam and keeps the fish moist and tender while allowing the garlic butter to infuse its flavors thoroughly. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fillet but generally ranges from 15-20 minutes.
After baking, the salmon is rested briefly before serving, which helps redistribute juices. The finished dish offers a buttery, lemony, and savory profile with a delicate garlic aroma, ideal for a simple yet satisfying main course.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pound salmon fillet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a large piece of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mash together the butter, garlic, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper, lemon juice and zest.
- Slather, best you can, all over salmon. Don't worry about it being even, after it melts it will evenly distribute.
- Wrap salmon tightly and bake for 15-20 minutes. This depends greatly on the thickness of your salmon.
- Remove salmon and pull back aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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