Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare. The salmon is roasted in the oven and then drizzled with a simple lemon butter sauce. The sauce is made with melted butter, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, and it adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the salmon.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.

Step 5

While the salmon is cooking, whisk together the melted butter and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Step 6

Once the salmon is cooked through, remove it from the oven and drizzle with the lemon butter sauce.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides.

Step 8

Tips:

Step 9

For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the melted butter and lemon juice.

Step 10

If you don't have parchment paper, you can lightly grease the baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 11

To check if the salmon is cooked through, insert a fork into the thickest part of the fillet. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Step 12

Serve the salmon with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, quinoa or brown rice, and a salad.