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

Meer Sahar Sindhi
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5 stars!


Veracity Itige
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I would highly recommend this salmon recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Mst Samiea
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Kaden Jansen
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I will definitely be making this salmon again. It was so good!


Danitria King
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Overall, I had a good experience cooking this salmon recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the butter sauce was delicious.


Jisan Shak
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the salmon didn't turn out as I expected. I think I overcooked it.


Sophia Palner
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I thought the salmon lacked flavor. Next time, I'll try adding some herbs and spices.


Arif raza Bazgir
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I found the butter sauce to be a bit too rich for my taste.


Ethan Gonzalez
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The salmon was a bit dry, but overall this recipe is a good starting point.


Rabin Thapa Magar
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This 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
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious.


Asfandyar Rajpoot
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This salmon dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


King Jaan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon turned out perfectly.


zvidzai mbeve
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I'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
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Easy to make and very tasty! My whole family loved it.


Jeffry Ghanem
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Wow! This salmon dish was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The butter added a rich and decadent taste.