Lemon Butter Salmon

Sublimely tender salmon, infused with butter, garlic, dill, and fresh lemon. The fish is perfectly cooked (in less than 15 minutes) and each succulent bite is brimming with flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword alaskan salmon, butter, butter sauce, dinner, lemon, quick and easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 374kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

2 pounds salmon fillets either two 1-pound fillets, or four 6- to 8-ounce fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Chopped fresh parsley for serving
Lemon slices for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a shallow baking dish, cast iron pan, or ovenproof pan with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
Place the salmon on the prepared pan and season with salt and black pepper.
In a bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and garlic powder. Mix until blended.
Spoon the mixture over the salmon.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is fork tender (a meat thermometer should register 145 degrees).
Top with fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices on the side.

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