Baked salmon with lemon butter sauce is a classic dish that is both elegant and easy to make. The combination of flaky salmon, tangy lemon, and rich butter creates a flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer your salmon cooked rare, medium, or well-done, or you want to add additional herbs and spices, this recipe can be tailored to your liking.
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LEMON BUTTER SALMON
This lip-smacking Lemon Butter Salmon from Karla Seville of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania makes for an easy, breezy supper to serve family or friends out on the patio some warm night. As an extra-special touch, you might add a 4-ounce package of salad shrimp to the remaining lemon butter, then spoon over the salmon before serving.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter; whisk in lemon juice, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Transfer 2/3 cup to a serving bowl; set aside., Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining lemon butter. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with reserved lemon butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.
SALMON WITH LEMON- BUTTER -CAPER SAUCE
Make and share this Salmon With Lemon- Butter -Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Babs in Toyland
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil; brush with olive oil.
- Season both sides of the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
- Bake until salmon flakes easily, about 20 - 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan, simmer shallots, vinegar and wine until shallots are soft and very little liquid remains.
- Add the butter and 2 tablespoons water, whisking constantly over high heat until the butter is melted and incorporated.
- Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest.
- Serve over the salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.5, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 392.5, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 47
GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SALMON
A quick baked salmon dish.
Provided by Jim M
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Combine water and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Arrange the 16 smaller pieces of butter in 2 rows on a baking dish and top with garlic slices. Place salmon fillets over each row of butter and garlic.
- Melt remaining sliced butter in a bowl with minced garlic, about 40 seconds. Spoon about half the melted butter-garlic mixture over salmon and top with lemon slices. Pour about half the lemon juice mixture into the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Baste fillets with juices in the baking dish, then pour remaining butter and lemon juice over the fish. Continue baking until salmon is easily flaked with a fork, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 148.7 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 281.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ROASTED SALMON WITH BUTTER
Best-selling cookbook author Mark Bittman says, "This basic recipe is easy and reliable, and the results taste great. You can use any thick fillet or fish steak in place of salmon -- swordfish and halibut are also good." This recipe is adapted from Bittman's "How to Cook Everything: The Basics."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place butter on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Place sheet in oven until butter melts, about 1 minute.
- Carefully remove sheet from oven and place salmon on top of butter, skin side down; season with salt and pepper. Return sheet to oven.
- Roast until salmon is just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes, checking frequently. It will flake easily when done. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 g, Fat 17 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
SLOW-BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON AND THYME
Baking salmon in a low-temperature oven slowly melts the fat between the flesh and leaves the fillets incredibly moist and tender. Lemon and thyme, a classic Mediterranean combination, add another layer of flavor without sacrificing this dish's elegant simplicity.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Fish Bake Easter Quick & Easy Low Cal Mother's Day Father's Day Dinner Lemon Salmon Healthy Thyme Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet. Mix remaining oil, thyme, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Spread thyme mixture over salmon fillets, dividing equally. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Bake salmon until just opaque in center, 15-18 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
BAKED LEMON-BUTTER SALMON
Easy and delicious lemon-butter salmon fillets. This is an old recipe I changed up a bit and doubled in order to feed a large group or family.
Provided by charbaiz
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place salmon fillets in the dish.
- Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second increments until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Mix lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the melted butter; pour over the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 92.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BAKED LEMON-BUTTER SALMON
Make and share this Baked Lemon-Butter Salmon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Irises
Categories Very Low Carbs
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Cut Salmon Filet width-wise into about 1-1/2 inch pieces.
- Spread a thin layer of butter/margarine over each salmon steak.
- Slice lemon, and place 1 slice of lemon on top of each salmon steak.
- Squeeze lemon juice out of unused portion of lemon evenly over each ste ak.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with rice. Variations: The margarine is not necessary, however my husband says it's too bland without the margarine, and the lemon flavoring is stronger without the margarine. It also prevents drying if you like your salmon cooked thoroughly.
- Rach
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 238.8, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 65.3
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon fillet: Look for a fillet that is about 1 inch thick and has a deep pink color. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a pale color, as these will be less flavorful and may overcook easily.
- Use fresh lemons: The lemon butter sauce is the star of the show in this recipe, so it's important to use fresh lemons. Bottled lemon juice will not give you the same bright, citrusy flavor.
- Don't overcook the salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish that can easily overcook. Cook it for just 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness, or until it is cooked through but still slightly pink in the center.
- Make sure the butter is cold: When you add the butter to the lemon juice, it should be cold so that it doesn't melt too quickly. This will help the sauce to thicken and emulsify.
- Serve the salmon immediately: Salmon is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook it and then reheat it gently in a low oven.
Conclusion:
This baked salmon with lemon butter sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The salmon is flaky and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce is rich and creamy. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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