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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: A Simple, Tasty Recipe!

A simple and tasty recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in the center of the prepared sheet pan. Arrange the asparagus and cherry tomatoes around the salmon.
  4. Drizzle the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon and vegetables.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
  6. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with vegetablesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the lemon garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Substitute the asparagus with broccoli or green beans for a different vegetable option.

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