Lemon Butter Salmon

Oct 26, 2021

An easy, minimalist salmon recipe featuring simple and flavourful ingredients – all you need are a few salmon fillets, lemon, butter, garlic, and fresh herbs.

I love the idea of minimalism which typically relates to reducing unnecessary material items in our home like cooking gadgets, clothing, and knick-knacks. However, I often think of the idea of minimalism as it relates to cooking and recipes! While I love cooking and trying new things, I am often overwhelmed by recipes with a lengthy ingredient list and simple instructions.

Thus, why I absolutely love this simple salmon recipe. I used high quality salmon from a local seafood market (Charlie's Seafood) and paired it with only a few other ingredients to enhance the flavour. I also love this recipe because the flavour is simple enough to pair with a variety of side dishes. I like to choose a vegetable and a carbohydrate source to compliment the salmon. For example, a simple arugula salad and air-fryer potatoes as shown in the photos.

LEMON BUTTER SALMON

INGREDIENTS:

4 (4 ounce) salmon filets
2 tablespoons (30g) butter
2 tablespoons (30mL) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat your oven to 350°F and arrange your salmon on a baking dish.
Melt the butter in the microwave and then mix it with the lemon juice and garlic.
Spoon the lemon-butter mixture over top of the salmon filets. Then, generously sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over each filet.
Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through and easily flakes apart.
Sprinkle the salmon with fresh parsley and dill. Serve the salmon alongside your favorite side dishes.

DIETITIAN TIPS

Aside from being rich in protein, salmon is a great source of health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids! As Registered Dietitians working with clients inside of our Comprehensive Nutrition Coaching program, we find ourselves exploring ways our clients can boost their omega-3 fat intake from food sources they genuinely enjoy and love eating. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fats alongside fish, marine life (eg. algae or seaweed salad), and plant based sources like chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, and hemp hearts.

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