Slow Roasted Salmon with a Lemon and Butter Sauce
User Reviews
5
34 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
270 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
Slow Roasted Salmon with a Lemon and Butter Sauce
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This Slow Roasted Salmon recipe uses center-cut salmon fillets gently roasted at low temperature for tender, evenly cooked results. The fish is brushed with melted butter and lemon juice to keep moist and enhance flavor. A complementary lemon butter sauce with shallots, garlic, herbs, and a touch of cream adds richness to the dish. Pan-fried asparagus with capers and optional chili flakes adds a fresh, savory vegetable side.
Description
Slow Roasted Salmon with a Lemon and Butter Sauce highlights evenly sized salmon fillets that are slow roasted at 250°F to maintain tenderness and moisture. The salmon is coated with melted butter, lemon juice, and sea salt before baking. The accompanying lemon butter sauce combines butter, fresh lemon juice, minced shallots and garlic, a splash of water or white wine, cream, herbs like dill and parsley, and a touch of sugar for balance, producing a bright, creamy accompaniment. Pan-fried asparagus tossed with capers and thinly sliced red onion provides a flavorful, crisp contrast to the soft fish. This setup allows for a delicate, elegant meal suitable for light lunches or dinners. Cooking times and portion sizes can be adjusted according to appetite, with guidance provided on salmon doneness and handling albumin to avoid overcooking.
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Ingredients
Slow Roasted Salmon
- 4 salmon fillet Please see NOTES for larger portions, fresh, 3 oz
- 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup brown butter, melted
- salt sea salt
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 - 1 lemon zest only
- black pepper freshly cracked
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter or melted brown butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
- ½ shallot minced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tbsp water or white wine
- 1 tbsp cream
- salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tbsp dill chopped
- 1/2 tbsp parsley chopped
Pan-fried Asparagus
- 1 lb asparagus woody ends chopped
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- 3 tbsp capers drained
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes optional
- salt to taste
- 1/2 red onion medium, thinly sliced
To Serve
- spring salad mix
Instructions
Slow Roasted Salmon
- When you buy the salmon, make sure to get 12 oz (or more) of the center belly cut of salmon, so you have evenly-sized salmon pieces. Pat dry the salmon, and cut it evenly into 4 portions that weight about 3 oz each (for light meals). See notes for preparing salmon for dinner, or as a larger meal.
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and brush the bottom with the melted butter (or brown butter). Sprinkle the buttered parchment paper with a little salt (where you would place the salmon). Place the salmon pieces on the tray with at least 1 - 1 1/2 inches of space between each piece.
- Generously brush the top and sides of the salmon pieces with butter. Drizzle some lemon juice (about 2 - 3 tbsp) over the salmon, followed by some sea salt. Place the salmon in the oven and set the timer to 10 minutes. Cook time may vary between 12 - 20 minutes, depending on the thickness and weight of the salmon. Prepare the lemon butter sauce and asparagus while the salmon is cooking.
- Check the doneness of your salmon after 10 minutes. A fork or thin sharp knife inserted into the thickest part of the salmon should go in easily with no resistance if it's done. OR you can check the internal temperature of the salmon - if it's 145°F, then it's done. Check every few minutes after the 10 minute mark. If the surface looks translucent, don't worry. The salmon is still perfectly cooked.
- When the salmon is cooked, remove from the oven and brush the top with a little more butter (optional), and sprinkle some black pepper, and zest some lemon on top. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes.
Lemon Butter Sauce
- Finely chop the garlic and shallots.
- In a small saucepan, combine the melted butter and lemon juice with the garlic and shallots. Bring the mix to a simmer over medium-high heat, while whisking. Whisk until the sauce has emulsified.
- Once the the mix is emulsified and the shallots and garlic have softened, add the sugar, water/white wine and cream. Season with salt to taste. Whisk until the sauce comes to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the dill and parsley. The sauce is now ready to be served.
Asparagus
- Cut the asparagus spears in half or into 3 pieces. Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with the butter or oil.
- When the butter / oil is hot, add the asparagus, capers and sprinkle with a generous pinch of sea salt. Leave the asparagus in the hot pan for 2 - 3 minutes to slightly char them. Add the chili flakes and red onions and toss to combine. Remove from the heat.
Serving
- Place the asparagus on a serving platter, and carefully place the salmon over the asparagus (the salmon is very fragile, so use a spatula to move them). Sprinkle more chopped herbs (dill, parsley, or chives) on top.
- Serve with a spring salad and the lemon butter sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use 3-ounce salmon fillets for light meals or 5-6 ounces for larger portions; increase baking tray size and spacing accordingly when cooking more pieces.
- Cooking time varies with fillet thickness—check internal temperature and remove salmon once albumin appears to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Fillet
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
348mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1918IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Fillet | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1918IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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