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Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon

Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon with only a handful of ingredients, with maximum taste and minimal clean up! Fresh herbs and incredible flavour!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice or juice of 1 lemon - adjust to your tastes
  • 5 large garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • 2 pound side of salmon 1kg
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste, optional
  • lemon slices
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

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  1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F | 190°C. Line a baking tray / sheet with a large piece of foil, big enough to fold over and seal to create a packet (or 2 long pieces of foil over lapping each other lengthways to create your salmon packet, depending on the width of you fillet).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute). Turn off heat; whisk in the lemon juice and brown sugar.
  3. Place the salmon onto lined baking tray | sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the lemon butter over the salmon, and using a spoon, spread evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle with parsley and dill. Arrange lemon slices over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to cover and completely seal the packet closed.
  4. Bake until cooked through (about 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish and your preference of doneness). Open the foil, being careful of any escaping steam, and grill / broil under the grill / broiler for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • *For more flavour, add in ¼ cup dry white wine to the melted butter. Allow to simmer on low heat for a good 5 minutes before adding in garlic and lemon juice. Then, pour over salmon and bake as directed above.

Nutrition Information

Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 768mg (22%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 500IU (10%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 768mg 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 500IU 10%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.