Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon
Description
This dish starts by combining minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, melted butter, cayenne pepper, and salt to create a garlic lemon butter sauce. Fresh salmon fillets are rinsed and patted dry, then coated generously with the sauce. The fish is topped with chopped parsley and tightly wrapped in aluminum foil to preserve steam and moisture during cooking.
Baked at 400°F for about 20 minutes, the salmon cooks evenly to a tender, flaky texture with a balanced flavor profile—rich butter and sweetness from honey mingle with citrus brightness and a mild peppery kick from cayenne.
The baked salmon is served immediately after removing from the foil, garnished with lemon slices to add freshness. This preparation suits a simple dinner paired with vegetables, rice, or salads.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (450 g) salmon fillet
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- lemon for garnishing, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, lemon juice, honey, butter, cayenne pepper, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Rinse the salmon under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Transfer the salmon to a large sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle the garlic-lemon butter mixture over it, coating well. Top with parsley, then wrap the salmon tightly in the foil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Unwrap the foil, garnish with sliced lemon, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.4g | 5% |
| Protein | 44.7g | 89% |
| Fat | 25.7g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 13.4g | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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