5.0 from 3 votes
Lemon Herb Salmon
Zesty and succulent, my lemon herb salmon is a winner in both taste and nutrition! Smothered in rich herbed butter and coated in lemon juice, this recipe is easy to follow and guaranteed to impress. And the best part? It's easy to make and can be on the table in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 544 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 teaspoon basil dried, see note
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 salmon filets fresh or thawed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons cut into wedges
For the Herbed Butter
- ½ cup butter one stick
- ¼ cup parsley fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano fresh, minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Combine herbs, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Sprinkle over salmon and lightly press until all the filets are evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until the oil is shimmering.
- Add the salmon filets. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until deep golden brown. This time will vary depending on how thick your filets are.
- When salmon is about 2 minutes away from being done, slice the lemon into wedges and lightly brown them in the pan with the salmon as it finishes cooking.
- The salmon is done when it reaches 135-145ºF on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove the salmon and lemons from the pan and cover. Wipe out the pan.
- Add the butter and melt. Turn off the heat.
- Add the parsley and garlic and stir to combine.
- Add the salmon and lemons back into the pan along with any accumulated juices. Spoon the herbed butter over the salmon.
- Squeeze the lemon over the salmon to serve.
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Notes
- Dried herbs must be used for the herb crust on the salmon. Fresh will burn in that portion of the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
861mg
(25%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
846IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 861mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 846IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.