SALMON ROASTED IN BUTTER
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
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
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Meer Sahar Sindhi
msindhi55@hotmail.com5 stars!
Veracity Itige
iveracity56@yahoo.comI would highly recommend this salmon recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.
Mst Samiea
s@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Kaden Jansen
kaden70@yahoo.comI will definitely be making this salmon again. It was so good!
Danitria King
kingd46@hotmail.comOverall, I had a good experience cooking this salmon recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the butter sauce was delicious.
Jisan Shak
j-s11@yahoo.comThe recipe was easy to follow, but the salmon didn't turn out as I expected. I think I overcooked it.
Sophia Palner
sophia-p83@gmail.comI thought the salmon lacked flavor. Next time, I'll try adding some herbs and spices.
Arif raza Bazgir
a_bazgir92@hotmail.frI found the butter sauce to be a bit too rich for my taste.
Ethan Gonzalez
e0@aol.comThe salmon was a bit dry, but overall this recipe is a good starting point.
Rabin Thapa Magar
m.r@hotmail.frThis was my first time cooking salmon and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the result was an incredibly tasty dish.
Md Sakil2
m.sakil275@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious.
Asfandyar Rajpoot
rajpoot-a87@yahoo.comThis salmon dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
King Jaan
k.jaan@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salmon turned out perfectly.
zvidzai mbeve
zvidzai.m93@gmail.comI've tried many roasted salmon recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The salmon came out juicy and tender, and the butter sauce was divine.
Edward Nyarko Relax
e4@gmail.comEasy to make and very tasty! My whole family loved it.
Jeffry Ghanem
ghanem-jeffry@gmail.comWow! This salmon dish was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The butter added a rich and decadent taste.