Baked Salmon With Lemon Sauce
Looking for a simple and tasty meal? This baked salmon with a buttery lemon garlic sauce is delicious. It makes a very quick meal anytime, done in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with tin foil
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds salmon filet (with or without the skin)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or 3 tablespoons honey-or-maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon)
- 4-5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or salt to taste (rule of thumb is 3/4-1 teaspoon of salt per pound of salmon)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley or dried dill for garnish optional
- 1-2 thinly sliced lemons
Instructions
- Let the salmon come to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, brown sugar and seasonings. Set aside
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the lemon slices in a single layer on top of the foil. Place the salmon, skin side down, on top of the lemon slices.
- Drizzle the butter sauce over the salmon, use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly over the entire filet.
- Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until meat thermometer reaches 140-145 degrees.
- If desired, garnish with chopped parsley or dried dill.
Notes
Daily Free Option: Substitute extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil in place of the melted butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 57gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 1441mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 537IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
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