Herb Butter Salmon
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Herb Butter Salmon
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This easy herb butter salmon is made with fish that's broiled until tender and topped with a homemade herb and citrus compound butter.
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Ingredients
Herb Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons diced chives or tarragon leaves Use fresh herbs, not dried
- 1 orange, zested (zest only)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Salmon:
- 8 ounces salmon (2 fillets)
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil Or use another high-smoke point oil, such as canola
Instructions
- Put softened butter in a small bowl and beat with a rubber spatula.Add the chives (or tarragon), orange zest, and salt. Beat again until the herbs are completely covered with butter.Place the butter in the fridge while you prepare the salmon.
- Move an oven rack to about 4" away from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high.Pat salmon dry and sprinkle lightly with salt.Brush oil in an oven-safe pan or baking sheet. Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan.Slide the pan into the oven.Broil salmon for 6-8 minutes per 1" thickness, or until the fish is opaque and easily flakes apart with a fork.Do not flip the fish halfway through cooking.
- When the salmon is done cooking, remove it from the oven.Top the fish with as much of the herb butter as you want and serve immediately.If you have leftover butter, refrigerate it and use within a week.
Notes
- Softening Butter: To soften butter, leave it at room temperature for at least an hour. To soften quickly, microwave for about 15 seconds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
556mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
701IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 701IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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