Best 13 Salmon Roasted In Butter Recipes

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Salmon roasted in butter is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare, making it a favorite among home cooks. With a few simple ingredients and a little know-how, you can whip up a succulent, flavorful salmon dish that will impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer to pan-fry, bake, or grill your salmon, there are several ways to cook this incredible fish, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to seasoning and flavoring. Let's dive into the world of salmon and discover the best recipes to cook salmon roasted in butter, ensuring a culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SALMON ROASTED IN BUTTER



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A super easy, perfectly tasty salmon recipe, ready from start to finish in 20 minutes! Salmon is roasted in a buttery herb mixture and finished with a slash of lemon juice or a sprinkle of zest (if you love lemon add both!). A simple yet elegant entree perfectly fit for any day of the week!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 Tbsp minced fresh dill
4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets ((I recommend using thicker fillets))
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges or lemon zest, (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Place butter in small roasting dish, sprinkle dill evenly across. Place in oven and heat until butter has melted and dill is sizzling, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and place fillets skin-side up. Return to oven and roast 4 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and pull skin from salmon (if the skin doesn't pull away roast another 1 - 2 minutes).
  • Season the now skinless side with salt and pepper then carefully flip fillets and season opposite side with salt and pepper. Sprinkle garlic into melted butter around salmon.
  • Return to oven and cook to desired doneness, about 3 - 4 minutes longer.
  • Plate salmon and spoon butter in pan over salmon. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with lemon zest or lemon wedges for spritzing.
  • Recipe source: adapted from NYT

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 kcal, Protein 28 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 64 mg, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SALMON ROASTED IN BUTTER



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This simple fish dish is best made with wild salmon, but it works equally well with the farmed sort. It's astonishingly easy. In a hot oven, melt butter in a skillet until it sizzles, add the salmon, flip, remove the skin, then allow to roast a few minutes more. You'll have an elegant fish dinner in about 15 minutes. Don't be afraid to play with herb and fat combinations: parsley, chervil or dill work well with butter; thyme, basil or marjoram with olive oil; or peanut oil with cilantro or mint.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
4 tablespoons minced chervil, parsley or dill
1 salmon fillet, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the butter and half the herb in a roasting pan just large enough to fit the salmon and place it in the oven. Heat about 5 minutes, until the butter melts and the herb begins to sizzle.
  • Add the salmon to the pan, skin side up. Roast 4 minutes. Remove from the oven, then peel the skin off. (If the skin does not lift right off, cook 2 minutes longer.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn the fillet over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper again.
  • Roast 3 to 5 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fillet and the degree of doneness you prefer. Cut into serving portions, spoon a little of the butter over each and garnish with the remaining herb. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 339 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED SALMON WITH BUTTER



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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

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 salmon fillet (2 to 3 pounds), skin on
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

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

SIMPLE LEMON-HERB ROASTED SALMON



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This go-to recipe uses a fish's best friends: butter, herbs and lemon. Roasting at a high temperature lets you lightly brown the fillets on foil, without having to use a skillet, so there's minimal cleanup. Make this quick entree often, and use the time you save to try a new side dish to go with it.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Olive oil, for the foil
Four 5- to 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill and/or parsley
Half a lemon

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the top of the oven, and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and brush with oil.
  • Place the salmon fillets, evenly spaced, in the middle of the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bake until the outside is opaque and slightly firm to the touch and the inside flakes easily (insert a small paring knife between layers to check; the color will vary from bright pink (rare) to pale pink to orange (well-done)), 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the desired doneness.
  • Remove the fillets from the oven, top each with a piece of butter and let melt over the top and down the sides. Sprinkle with herbs, lemon juice and salt to taste. Transfer the salmon to serving plates with a spatula. Serve hot or at room temperature.

ROASTED SALMON WITH SCALLOPS AND MUSTARD BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds salmon middle cut, boned, or fillets
6 ounces butter
8 scallops, without roe
3 generous teaspoons wholegrain mustard
4 level teaspoons dried dill wood, or 2 teaspoons each of dried and fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground pepper
10 ounces fresh spinach or rocket (arugula)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the salmon piece or fillets skin-side up in a shallow ovenproof dish. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile gently melt the butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and dill. Season to taste. Remove the salmon from the oven and arrange the scallops round it, baste with the mustard sauce.
  • Return to the oven for a further 5 minutes. Slice the salmon quite thickly and serve on top of the spinach rocket and spoon over the mustard butter.

WHOLE ROASTED SALMON WITH ORANGE BUTTER GLAZE



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A whole fish is easier to prepare than you might think, and it makes an impressive presentation for guests.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 leeks, trimmed of dark-green stem, sliced in half lengthwise
4 oranges
1 whole salmon, about 8 pounds, head and tail on, scaled, cleaned
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
6 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Strew bottom of 12-by-18-inch jelly-roll pan or 12-by-16-inch half-sheet pan with leeks; set aside. With a sharp knife, cut away the peel, pith, and outer membranes from 2 oranges; slice orange flesh into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; set aside.
  • Rinse salmon under cold water, making sure cavity of fish is completely clean. Pat fish dry with paper towel. Cut 3 shallow slits through salmon's skin, about 3 inches apart, on each side of fish. Season salmon cavity with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff cavity with cilantro sprigs, reserved orange rounds, and onion rounds. Drape a large piece of cheesecloth over leeks in bottom of roasting pan. Place salmon on top of cheesecloth.
  • Squeeze juice from remaining 2 oranges into small saucepan; place pan over medium-high heat, and bring juice to a boil. Add butter, and stir until melted; remove pan from heat. Brush salmon with orange-juice mixture. Place roasting pan in oven, and roast salmon, basting every 10 minutes with orange-juice mixture, until skin is crispy and dark golden brown and meat is pink and firm to the touch, about 1 hour. If head or tail of fish become too dark, gently fold aluminum foil over them. Remove pan from oven; pour wine into pan to help loosen salmon. Using cheesecloth to help lift fish, carefully transfer to serving platter. Gently remove cheesecloth from under fish, and serve.

ROASTED SALMON WITH GINGER-LIME BUTTER



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Wild Pacific salmon is available in spring and summer, and the flavor is phenomenal. It definitely tastes better than farmed salmon and is always a better choice, sustainably speaking. Though it is expensive, think of it as a seasonal treat. Whether you choose wild king salmon, coho or sockeye, take care not to overcook it.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 1/2 pound) wild salmon fillet, such as king or coho, at room temperature
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound baby spinach
Lime wedges, for serving
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, green and white parts

Steps:

  • Lay the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the ginger-lime butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, ginger, lime zest, lemon zest and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir well to combine.
  • Transfer salmon, uncovered, to the oven to cook for about 8 minutes. Check the salmon once or twice as it cooks. Depending on the thickness of the fish, it should be fully cooked when little white juices appear on the surface - moist and yielding with big flakes when probed. It may take 10 minutes for thick fillets.
  • As the salmon cooks, put 2 tablespoons ginger-lime butter in a wide deep skillet or large pot over medium heat. When butter is melted, add spinach and a pinch of salt. Put on the lid and turn heat to medium-high. (You may need to add the spinach in batches.) After 2 minutes, remove lid and stir spinach to help it wilt. When all spinach is wilted, turn off the heat.
  • Transfer salmon to a platter or divide among individual plates. Smear the remaining ginger-lime butter on the fish. Surround with wilted spinach and lime wedges, and top with scallions.

GARLIC-BUTTER BAKED SALMON



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The salmon bakes up tender and moist and the blended ingredients enhance the flavor of this delicious entrée. -Deborah Oedekoven, Spearfish, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 whole garlic bulbs
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons butter
6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulbs. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. , Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Squeeze softened garlic into a food processor; add butter and remaining oil. Cover and process until blended; set aside. , Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with lemon juice. Spoon 1 tablespoon garlic butter over each fillet. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley and rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SALMON ROASTED IN GARLIC BUTTER



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Another delicious-sounding recipe from the seafood cookbook, "Simply Shrimp, Salmon, and (fish) Steaks".

Provided by GothicGranola

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs center-cut salmon fillets, skinned and cut crosswise in 4 portions
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • On a cutting board, with a fork, mass the garlic into a paste with the salt and pepper. Add the butter and mash into garlic paste.
  • Arrange the salmon in a single layer in a baking dish. Top it with the garlic butter and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until salmon is just cooked through. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 323.4, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 34.3

ROASTED SALMON WITH GINGER-LIME BUTTER



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Wild Pacific salmon is available in spring and summer, and the flavor is phenomenal. It definitely tastes better than farmed salmon and is always a better choice, sustainably speaking. Though it is expensive, think of it as a seasonal treat. Whether you choose wild king salmon, coho or sockeye, take care not to overcook it.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 1/2 pound) wild salmon fillet, such as king or coho, at room temperature
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound baby spinach
Lime wedges, for serving
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, green and white parts

Steps:

  • Lay the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the ginger-lime butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, ginger, lime zest, lemon zest and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir well to combine.
  • Transfer salmon, uncovered, to the oven to cook for about 8 minutes. Check the salmon once or twice as it cooks. Depending on the thickness of the fish, it should be fully cooked when little white juices appear on the surface - moist and yielding with big flakes when probed. It may take 10 minutes for thick fillets.
  • As the salmon cooks, put 2 tablespoons ginger-lime butter in a wide deep skillet or large pot over medium heat. When butter is melted, add spinach and a pinch of salt. Put on the lid and turn heat to medium-high. (You may need to add the spinach in batches.) After 2 minutes, remove lid and stir spinach to help it wilt. When all spinach is wilted, turn off the heat.
  • Transfer salmon to a platter or divide among individual plates. Smear the remaining ginger-lime butter on the fish. Surround with wilted spinach and lime wedges, and top with scallions.

OVEN-ROASTED SALMON



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After work, I want a fast meal. Roasted salmon is super tender and has a delicate sweetness. It's also an easy wowza for weekend company. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 center-cut salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet in a cold oven. Preheat oven to 450°. Meanwhile, brush salmon with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., Carefully remove skillet from oven. Place fish, skin side down, in skillet. Return to oven; bake uncovered, until salmon flakes easily and a thermometer reads 125°, 14-18 minutes. Cut salmon into 4 equal portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED LEMON-BUTTER SALMON



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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

vegetable oil cooking spray
8 (4 ounce) skinless salmon fillets
4 tablespoons salted butter
2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

EASY 5-INGREDIENT ROASTED SALMON



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Moist and tender salmon with a slightly sweet and salty crust-it's the perfect bite! This recipe is easy and a nice choice to serve for guests who aren't used to eating salmon. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley and serve alongside rice pilaf or roasted sweet potatoes.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Baked Salmon

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter, softened, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons molasses
1 (2.5 pound) salmon fillet
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
1 medium lemon, juiced, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  • Stir butter and molasses together in a small bowl.
  • Lay salmon, skin-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Spread butter mixture evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle with Greek seasoning and drizzle with ½ of the lemon juice.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 283.6 mg

Tips for Roasting Salmon in Butter:

  • Choose Fresh Salmon: Start with high-quality, fresh salmon fillets. Look for firm, bright-colored flesh with no off odors.
  • Dry the Salmon: Before cooking, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure an even sear.
  • Season Simply: Keep the seasonings simple to let the natural flavor of the salmon shine through. Salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon are all you need.
  • Use Good Quality Butter: Opt for unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the dish. Kerrygold or Plugrá are two popular choices for their rich flavor.
  • Baste the Salmon: Basting the salmon with melted butter during cooking helps keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Don't Overcook: Salmon cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Aim for an internal temperature of 135-145°F (57-63°C) for medium-rare, or 145-155°F (63-68°C) for medium.

Conclusion:

Roasted salmon in butter is a simple yet elegant dish that showcases the natural flavors of the fish. By following these tips, you can achieve perfectly cooked salmon that is moist, flavorful, and flaky. Serve it with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal. The delicate flavor of the salmon pairs well with various herbs and sauces, making it a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

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